Bio-based coatings
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Enhanced properties of a bio-based epoxide coating
A new study presents a comparison of bio-based epoxide-diamine coatings prepared with acyclic and cyclic aliphatic diamines.
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Urushi film cured through thermal polymerisation
Ususally, the oxidative polymerisation method is used to cure urushi film (oriental lacquer). Researchers have now focused on thermal polymerisation and present interesting findings.
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Chitosan on recycled paper and its impact on packaging properties
A recent study explored chitosan, a biodegradable nontoxic biopolymer, at different dosages for surface treatment of recycled paper to improve various properties relevant to packaging.
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Bio-based flame-retardant coatings
Researchers have presented novel bio-based phosphorous-containing UV-curable flame-retardant coatings.
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Biodegradable coating material for water-soluble fertilisers
In a new study, hyperbranched poly(ε-caprolactones) grafted from hydrohydroxymethylated sunflower oil were prepared and used as coating materials to prepare slow release diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertiliser....
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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.