Functional coatings
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Sepiolite-based superamphiphobic coating
Researchers have presented a novel superamphiphobic coating with excellent robustness, chemical stability and self-cleaning performance.
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Norner has received Lloyd’s approval for marine coating testing
Norner has received certificates recognising the approval in accordance with both IMO Resolution IMO MSC.215(82) and IMO MSC.288(87) for its marine coating testing.
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The unique nanostructure of shellac films
A new study aimed at exploring the nanostructure of shellac and gaining insights into the structure-property relations alongside the effect of its aging phenomena.
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Fabrication of a robust superhydrophobic coating
A recent paper describes the fabrication of a superhydrophobic organic-inorganic hybrid coating through a novel two-step phase separation method.
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Crosslinking of antimicrobial polymers to prevent biofouling
Scientists have recently described a method of crosslinking antimicrobial polymers with hexamethylene diamine to prevent biofouling in marine applications.
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Akzo Nobel’s Yacht Coatings business partners with the Water Revolution Foundation
Creating a more sustainable yacht industry is the intended goal driving a new partnership between Akzo Nobel’s Yacht Coatings business and the Water Revolution Foundation.
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A multi-functional coating based on acrylic copolymer
Scientists have prepared a multi-functional coating based on acrylic copolymer modified with PDMS through copolymerisation.
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Abrasive wear resistance of organic offshore wind power coatings
Researchers have investigated the abrasive wear resistance of organic offshore wind power coatings.
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Highly transparent coatings for self-cleaning applications
A recent research work concerns the facile synthesis of highly transparent, hydrophobic, durable, and self-cleaning coatings as an alternative to fluorine-based coatings used on glass.
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Novel durable oleophobic epoxy coating
Researchers successfully prepared a dynamically oleophobic epoxy coating with low contact angle hysteresis (≤ 5.2°) for different low surface-tension liquids.
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Omniphobic surface with extreme durability
A novel brush-like organic-inorganic hybrid polysiloxane surface with omniphobicity and extreme durability has recently been described in a comprehensive study.
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Fire-retardant and self-healing plywood coatings
Researchers have presented a dual-functional intumescent fire-retardant and self-healing water-based plywood coating.
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Fabrication of all-organic superhydrophobic coatings
An actual study describes the low-cost production of superhydrophobic coatings from candle soot and carnauba wax.
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Interview: “Strong potential demand for hygienic antimicrobial coatings
Greek paint producer Vitex developed a functional wall paint based. It has been tested to be effective against human coronaviruses and SARS-CoV2 as well, after four hours of contact, according to the company....