Bio-based coatings
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Enhancing fire safety with oyster shell powder
Researchers have studied the effect of functionalised oyster shell powder with ammonium polyphosphate on the fire safety performance of epoxy resin.
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Tapioca-derived carbon dots for anti-counterfeiting applications
Scientists have formulated an eco-friendly security ink using tapioca-derived carbon dots for anti-counterfeiting applications in flexography printing.
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Novel route to make greener alkyd coatings
A new study describes the valorisation of waste products from the food industry that can decrease the petro-based part in alkyd resins.
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Hybrid pattern surfaces for improved fog harvesting efficiency
A recently conducted study focuses on the design and optimisation of hybrid superhydrophobic–hydrophilic pattern surfaces for an improved fog harvesting efficiency.
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Rice husk ash biosilica toughened epoxy coating
A new study focuses on the thermal, mechanical and barrier properties of rice husk ash biosilica toughened epoxy biocomposite coating for structural application.
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Protective sol–gel films modified with tannin extracts
In a present work, tannins extracted from tamarind shells using water and ethyl acetate were introduced into fabricated sol–gel containing 3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane (GPTMS) and tetraethoxysilane...
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Drying oils in smart self-healing coatings
A new review article describes the advanced application of drying oils in smart self-healing coatings for corrosion protection and investigates the feasibility for industrial application.
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Slow-release fertilisers by biodegradable coating
In a recent study, biodegradable sodium alginate–lignin (SA-L) blend formulations at different SA/L ratios were developed as low-cost coating material for highly efficient slow-release di-ammonium phosphate...
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Interview: “The demand for bio-based materials is currently the highest in Europe”
“Growing consumer awareness about the environmental impact is one of the key drivers that have led many large brand owners to take their stance and set ambitious sustainability goals”, says Dickon...
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Interview: “The use of bio-based raw materials is not the end of the line”
“As long as sustainability aspects are respected, the increased use of bio-based raw materials could also lead to more optimised production and hence lower prices”, says Toine Biemans, head of R&D...
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Composite coatings for the preservation of pears
Researchers have developed an edible starch coating loaded with cumin essential oil. The films exhibited desirable food packaging characteristics.
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Synthesis of tung oil-based vinyl ester resin
A recently conducted study describes the synthesis of a tung oil-based vinyl ester resin and its application for anti-corrosion coatings.
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Mussel-inspired enhanced anticorrosive performance of polymeric coatings
A new study describes a mussel-inspired hydrophobic modification of boron nitride nanosheets to enhance the dispersion and anticorrosive performance in polymeric coatings.
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Smart epoxy coating by using a vegetable oil
Reserachers describe the development of a smart epoxy coating through by using a vegetable oil. The coating showed excellent corrosion protection abilities.