Epoxy resins
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Construction of smart halloysite nanocontainers for active long-term anticorrosion of epoxy coatings
Researchers found that the use of halloysite nanotubes (HNT) coated with chitosan (CS) and loaded with pH-responsive releasing corrosion inhibitors (BTA), as in the case of HNT-CS@BTA, significantly improves...
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Mussel inspired improvement of epoxy resin
A new study describes the preparation of bio-inspired liquid-infused surface on epoxy resin coating for reliable hydrophobic and anti-corrosion properties.
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Microcapsules with linseed oil and benzotriazole
A new study describes the anticorrosion and healing properties of an epoxy coating with poly(urea–formaldehyde) microcapsules encapsulated linseed oil and benzotriazole.
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Wind turbines coating for anti-icing applications
Researchers have demonstrated the use of an electrothermal superhydrophobic epoxy nanocomposite coating for anti-icing/deicing of wind turbines.
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Enhanced properties of epoxy resin films
A new work introduces enhanced mechanical and thermal properties while maintaining transparency of epoxy resin film by introducing shear-oriented cellulose nanocrystals.
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New epoxy resin resists flames and reduces waste
Empa researchers have developed an epoxy resin that can be repaired and recycled, in addition to being flame-retardant and mechanically strong. Potential applications range from coating for wooden flooring...
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UV-curable epoxy acrylate composite coatings with high performance
A recently published study introduces UV-curable epoxy acrylate composite coatings with high flexibility, super-hydrophobicity, wear-resistance and self-healing properties.
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Corrosion control by self-healing epoxy coatings
Scientists have studied the corrosion control by autonomous self-healing epoxy coatings based on superabsorbent healing agents.
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Epoxy resin reinforced with different fillers
A recent study examines the mechanical, thermal, and surface properties of fusion-bonded epoxy nanocomposite 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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The effect of reactive diluents on curing and properties of epoxy resins
During a new study, the effect of monofunctional, difunctional, and trifunctional reactive epoxy diluents (RDs) on curing of epoxy resins by amine hardeners was studied.
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Evaluating the corrosion under insulation
A recent study focuses on the evaluation of epoxy-based coating degradation under thermal insulation at elevated temperatures on different steel substrates.
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Enhanced anticorrosive performance of epoxy coatings
Researchers recently described the the preparation of modified montmorillonite/graphene oxide composites to enhance the anticorrosive performance of epoxy coatings.
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Reducing the shrinkage stress of epoxy resin
The shrinkage stress of thermal cured epoxy resin was reduced by the addition of functional hollow microspheres. The curing stress of the epoxy resin could be precisely monitored.