Functional coatings
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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....
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Fluorine-free anti-droplet surface modification
Scientists describe an anti-droplet surface modification by hexadecyltrimethoxysilane-modified silica nanoparticles-coated carbon nanofibers for self-cleaning applications.
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Antifungal coating based on essential oil microcapsules
The aim of a recent work was to develop a green waterborne paint formulated with microcapsules containing essentials oil as biocide agent.
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Innovative flame retardant and water-repellent wood coatings
Recently, a rapid, cost-effective, and environmentally-friendly approach was developed for the production of high-performance thin films to reduce the flammability of firwood as well as controlling its...
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Novel coating for stab protection equipment
The facile fabrication and mass production of TPU/Silica/STF coated aramid fabric with excellent flexibility and quasi-static stab resistance for versatile protection has been reported in a recent study....
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Mesoporous microcapsules for active corrosion protection
The use of alumina sludge arising from an electrocoagulation process as functional mesoporous microcapsules for active corrosion protection of aluminum has recently been described.
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Special coating for porcelain insulators in harsh environments
A recent study decribes the potential of slippery liquid infused porous surface coatings as flashover inhibitors on porcelain insulators.
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Plant-inspired superhydrophobic coating
Scientists have presented 3D multiscale sponges with plant-inspired controllable superhydrophobic coating for oil spill cleanup.
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Preparation of an isocyanate-free composite coating
A new study focuses on a composite coating with controlled molecular architecture and describes a new convergent approach to functional macromolecules.
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Weather resistant multifunctional nanocomposite
Researchers exhibit a flexible epoxy graphene thermoset with excellent weather and corrosion resistance.
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Sodium alginate as thickener in water paint formulations
Scientists describe the interaction of sodium alginate thickener with components of architectural water-based coatings.
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Innovative thermal insulation coatings
Thermal insulation coatings based on microporous particles from Pickering emulsion polymerisation have been decribes in a recent study.
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Durability enhancement of low ice adhesion polymeric coatings
Researchers have developed and investigated polyurethane-based nanocomposite and fibre-reinforced coatings to understand the deteriorating behaviour of the coatings under rigorous impinging erosion tests....
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Which is the optimal surface for drag reduction?
A new review article gives an overview of different types of bioinspired surfaces for drag reduction and their usability for practical applications.