Bio-based coatings
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Multifunctional biopolymer coatings inspired by fish skin
A novel biopolymer coating could be potentially utilised as eco-friendly surfaces for drag reduction and anti-biofouling.
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Steel protection by the use of piper betle leaf extract
A recently published work proposes a new inhibitor that can be added to a green corrosion inhibitor system for delivering high corrosion resistance of steel.
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Innovative biobased Poly(meth)acrylates
Researchers have described a facile one-pot approach to biobased poly(meth)acrylates.
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Bio-based coatings at the European Coatings Show Conference
The digital European Coatings Show Conference will take place in September. With lectures on energy curable bio-based polyurethanes, green monomers or coatings based on starch and many similar topics,...
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Fully bio-based UV-cured thiol-ene coatings
A new fully biobased formulation was developed and UV cured to obtain a polymer network useful for coating applications.
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Biomimetic sharklet surface for anti biofouling applications
In a recent work, researchers combined 3D printing technology and subsurface-initiated ring opening metathesis polymerisation (ROMP) to construct a multi-scale brush-based antifouling surface.
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A biobased reactive accelerant and diluent for drying oils
A recent study focuses on a biobased alternative to solvent thinners and metal catalyst accelerators in drying oils.
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Biocomposites as coatings for slow nutrients release from fertilisers
Reserchers have presented biocomposites as coating membranes for the controlled and slow nutrients release from water-soluble fertilisers.
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Self-healing epoxy coating for corrosion protection
A new study describes an epoxy coating based on tung oil-containing microcapsules for corrosion protection.
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Interview: “The Green Deal has added new impetus”
Bio-based coatings are expected to play a larger role in the industry’s effort to become more sustainable. Dickon Purvis, responsible for regional marketing of coatings, adhesives, and specialties in...
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Bio-based raw materials: A limited toolbox
Bio-based building blocks offer a path to increase the sustainability of coatings. We spoke to experts about how the industry can become more bio-based without any negative side effects.
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Vegetable oil based polyurethane coatings
A recently published review focuses on various synthesis routes that transform triglycerides and derivatives into polyurethane precursors. Different types of polyurethane coatings have also been studied...
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Release of corrosion inhibitor by cellulose nanofibers and zeolite particles
A recent study decribes the effective release of corrosion inhibitor by cellulose nanofibers and zeolite particles in self-healing coatings for corrosion protection.
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Enhanced durability of polyurethane nanocomposite coatings
Researchers have focus on an outdoor durability enhancement of polyurethane nanocomposite coatings with green reduced graphene oxide nanoplatelets.