Bio-based coatings
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Warning system for defects onset in organic coatings on large surfaces
During a recent work, a warning system for monitoring the service status of organic coatings over large areas was developed.
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Graphene oxide modified tung oil-based vinyl ester coating
Researchers have portrayed a graphene oxide modified vinyl ester coating based on tung oil-with an improved anti-corrosion performance.
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From tea to resistant epoxy coatings
A new study introduces tea polyphenol radical scavenger loaded UV absorber for corrosion resistant and weathering resistant epoxy coating fabrication.
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Alkyd-urethane resins based on castor oil
A new study portrays the synthesis, characterisation and coating properties of alkyd-urethane resins based on castor oil.
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Development of bio-based polyester-urethane-acrylate from citric acid
A novel UV-curable hyperbranched polyester-urethane-acrylate (PUA) resin was successfully synthesised using citric acid as a core bio-based material and ester-urethane-acrylate linkage as the arm and was...
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Using biochar instead of graphite
A recently conducted study presents the production and application of biochar in a UV radiation-curable epoxy paint as a substitute for graphite.
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Coffee against marine biofouling
Researchers have reported a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) coating with coffee as antifoulant.
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Formaldehyde-free bio-adhesive for wood-based materials production
By means of a wood-based panel for interior construction, researchers from the Fraunhofer WKI are demonstrating the application possibilities for a newly developed, formaldehyde-free bio-adhesive.
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New film for biodegradable food packaging
Xyloglucan from tamarind seed kernel powder and chitosan were prepared using acetic acid as an oxidising agent to form a xyloglucan-chitosan film.
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SLIPS inspired by Nepenthes
Researchers have presented biomimetic slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces (SLIPS) fabricated by porous fluorinated polyurethane films for anti-icing applications.
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Oyster shells to form flame-retardant epoxy
Scientists have demonstrated the facile construction of a phosphorus-free and green organic-inorganic hybrid flame-retardant system.
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Tung oil-based coatings towards sustainable paper packaging materials
Researchers present photopolymerisable bio-based coatings for paper-based packaging materials. The obtained coatings confer high hydrophobicity and papers with improved air barrier and mechanical properties...
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University of York and Circa Group partner on bio-based chemistry institute
Together with Circa Group, the University of York launches a new institute for the promotion of bio-based products, the Circa Renewable Chemistry Institute (CRCI).