Facade coatings
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Enhanced passive radiative cooling
Researchers have described the synergistic effect of silica aerogel and titanium dioxide in porous polyurethane composite coating with enhanced passive radiative cooling performance.
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Waterborne hybrid emulsion polymers
A recent study suggests the use of Waterborne hybrid (alkyd/styrene acrylic) emulsion polymers for exterior paint applications.
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Graffiti spray paints pollute soils with microplastics
A research team has demonstrated that spray paints used for graffiti cause an extensive amount of microplastic pollution in the surrounding soil. Analysing soil samples, scientists recorded hundreds of...
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Self-cleaning products on external thermal insulation composite systems
External thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS) have been extensively applied on building façades. However, the formation of stains and deposition of particulate matter is often observed in the...
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Nano-modified coatings for the durability enhancement of cement-based materials
A comprehensive review provides academic and technical guidance for the synthesis of high-performance and multifunctional protective coatings for cement-based materials while creating new ideas for improving...
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Abrafati Show set for June 2022
A new date has been set for the 17th edition of the Abrafati Show combining the International Coatings Congress and the International Exhibition of Coatings Industry Suppliers.
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Study on PVA-siloxane mixed emulsion coatings for hydrophobic cement mortar
A PVA-silicone mixed hydrophobic emulsion was prepared by a high-speed mixing method to obtain hydrophobic cement mortar, the water contact angle is between 120–140 °.