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Fully bio-based and solvent-free polyester polyol for two-component polyurethane coatings

Researchers found that the development of a completely bio-based and solvent-free polyester polyol is successful and can be used as a drop-in replacement for synthetic polyol.

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Development of a novel coating technique for tomatos, using citric acid-crosslinked starch and cellulose nanofiber

Researchers found that the application of an edible coating, particularly by means of the innovative partial coating method, is an efficient strategy for extending the shelf life of tomatoes.

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Review article: Bio-based waterborne polyurethane

A new paper reviews the recent progress in the synthesis of bio-based waterborne polyurethane, and focuses on its applications in coatings, adhesives and antimicrobials.

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Mitigating quality degradation of deep-fat fried foods

A recent work focuses on enhancing the oxidative stability, physicochemical and sensory quality of deep-fat fried chicken nuggets using thyme essential oil-loaded oleogel coatings.

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With eggshells against corrosion

A new study demonstrated the sustainable use of eggshell wastes in enhancing the anticorrosion properties of zinc-rich epoxy coatings.

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Edible coating with Burdock root extract

Researchers have developed eco-friendly cellulose acetate films incorporated with Burdock (Arctium lappa L.) root extract.

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Rosemary coating for surgical steel

Researchers have discussed rosemary loaded xanthan coatings on surgical grade stainless steel for potential orthopedic applications.

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Glossy and UV-resistant urushi coatings

A new study describes the development of glossy and UV-resistant urushi coatings by thermal polymerisation.

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Extending the shelf-life of salmon

A new paper discusses the design of active double-layer gel coatings based on furcellaran-gelatin and aqueous butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea) flower extract for prolonging the shelf-life of salmon (Salmo...

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Cottonseed oil as green alternative

A new study presents an investigation of cottonseed oil as renewable source for the development of highly functional UV-curable materials.

Fatty acid-based methacrylate monomers influence the properties of poly(acrylates), while mixing them with medium-oil alkyd resins leads to optimized material performance.

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Rough surface based on zein and rosin

A new study describes the construction of a rough surface based on zein and rosin to hydrophobically functionalise cotton fabric with antibacterial activity.