Epoxy resins
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Flame-retardant MXene nanohybrids enhance epoxy resins
Researchers have developed phosphorus- and nitrogen-containing MXene nanohybrids that improve both the flame retardancy and impact strength of epoxy resins.
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Smart epoxy coating visualises microcracks and corrosion in real time
A new coating system with embedded carbon quantum dots (CDs) enables early detection of crack initiation and corrosion in epoxy-based systems, while also improving their mechanical strength.
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Bio-based latent accelerator for epoxy resins: longer shelf life, rapid curing
A bio-based latent accelerator using itaconic acid extends the shelf life of one-component epoxy resins to over 210 days, while allowing fast curing at elevated temperatures.
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Liquid-repellent and self-healing: New epoxy resin coating with high mechanical stability
Chinese researchers have developed a novel, liquid-like epoxy resin coating with outstanding non-stick, self-healing and recycling properties. This is made possible by the use of dynamic disulphide bonds...
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Macadamia for robust epoxy coatings
Researchers have described the cationic UV-curing of an isosorbide-based epoxy coating reinforced with macadamia nut shell powder.
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Development of an epoxy-based self-intumescent fire protective coating containing an appropriate mass ratio of APP and Cu2O
A recent research proves that the formulation of an epoxy-based self-intumescent fire protection coating with a suitable mass ratio of APP and Cu2O offers a significant improvement in fire safety compared...
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Anti-dumping investigation for epoxy resins: “Restore a level playing field along the value chain”
At the request of the three epoxy resin manufacturers Olin, Westlake and Spolchemie, the European Commission has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of epoxy resins from China, South Korea,...
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POSS-vinyl-urethane acrylate-based nanohybrid coating materials
Researchers have discovered that the addition of POSSV compounds significantly improves the thermal and physical properties of nanohybrid coating materials.
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Development of an epoxy-based self-intumescent fire protective coating containing an appropriate mass ratio of APP and Cu2O
Researchers found that the combination of ammonium polyphosphate (APP) and copper (I) oxide (Cu2O) in epoxy resin (EP) forms an effective self-intumescent fire protection coating. The recent research proves...
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Safic-Alcan to distribute BB Resins’ epoxy-based finished systems in Poland
marks a significant milestone in advancing epoxy technology within the region. Safic-Alcan had previously entered an agreement with the company in Canada.
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Hybrid epoxy-SiO2/GO nanosheets anti-corrosive coating for aeronautic aluminum Al6061-T5
Researchers found that the integration of 0.5% GO resulted in significant improvements in the mechanical and corrosion resistance results, with with corrosion resistance being increased by up to 500 hours...
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Grasim Industries expands epoxy resin capacity to 246,000 tons annually
Grasim Industries Limited, the flagship company of Aditya Birla Group, in its Chemical business formally inaugurated the expansion project of 123,000 tonnes of Epoxy resins and formulation capacity at...
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A review of high-quality epoxy resins for corrosion-resistant applications
Researchers found that the integration of chemical compounds such as zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and carbon nanotubes into epoxy resin coatings significantly improves corrosion resistance.
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Preparation of CNTs/SCF reinforcement to achieve synergistic improvement of epoxy resin-based composites interfacial properties
Researchers found that using a silane/maleimide-comodified water-based polyurethane (WPU-M-S) as a sizing agent in combination with furan-functionalized carbon nanotubes (CNTs-FA) through chemical modification...