Epoxy resins

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A novel phthalazinone-based epoxy resin

A new paper reports on novel epoxy resin with excellent rheological property and intrinsic flame retardancy.

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High performance bio-based epoxies

Scientists describe the synthesis and properties of bio-based epoxies from ferulic acid and furfuryl alcohol.

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Properties of modified epoxy resin coated OPC concrete

In a new study, a novel TiO2-graphene modified epoxy resin employed as coatings for ordinary Portland cement (OPC) concrete was fabricated with three different dosages.

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Tetrafunctional epoxy-amine coatings for corrosion protection of mild steel

An epoxy-amine coating exhibited high impedance after 30 days of NaCl immersion. Even artificially damaged epoxy-amine coatings displayed satisfactory performances.

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“Labyrinthine structure” anticorrosive water-based composite coatings

Recentlty, a novel environmentally friendly modified graphene oxide/waterborne epoxy composite coating has been reported.

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Enhanced weathering performance of epoxy ZnO nanocomposite coatings

A new paper aims at improving the weathering performance of an epoxy coating via surface treatment of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles with different silane coupling agents.

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Coating delamination mitigation of epoxy coatings

Scientists have examined the coating delamination mitigation by inhibiting the hydrogen evolution reaction.

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Chromate ion transport in epoxy films: Influence of barium sulfate particles

In a new work, the mechanism of chromate ion transport in epoxy film with BaSO4 particles has been investigated.

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Performance of organic coatings upon cyclic mechanical load

Scienstists have demonstrated a methodology for the evaluation of coating resistance to an impact of repetitive mechanical stress.

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Modified Schiff base epoxy resins

Scientists have recently been working on the application of new modified Schiff base epoxy resins as organic coatings.

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Effect of ageing on cathodic protection by fusion bonded epoxy coatings

 A new paper explores the possible effects of ageing and, in particular, water uptake on Cathodic protection (CP) current permeability.

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EU Court confirms classification of bisphenol A

The court of the European Union has confirmed in a recent ruling that bisphenol A must be classified as a substance of very high concern. The Luxembourg judges dismissed a complaint by the PlasticsEurope...

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It is an exciting time for powder coatings

There are many new avenues to explore for technical developments in the next years in powder coatings, says Gunjan Khanijow from Olin. In our interview she talks about lowering of stoving temperatures,...

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Multifunctional steel epoxy coatings

A new study presents hydrophobic silica nanoparticles capped with petroleum paraffin wax embedded in epoxy networks as multifunctional epoxy steel coatings.