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Self-stratifying coatings: a review

A recently published paper discusses various aspects of self-stratifying coatings, such as surface tension, solubility theory and the effect of pigment location. ...

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Effect of the adhesion of Ag coatings on antibacterial properties

A new study shows that the adhesion force between metal-based antibacterial coatings and polymer substrate decides the effectiveness and durability of antibacterial...

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Smart coatings: “The Best Ideas May Not Be Ours”

The smart-coatings sector needs to make it a priority to keep expanding its applications in mainstream coating markets, says Prof. Jamil Baghdachi. We spoke ...

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Brominated graphene as a versatile precursor for multi-functional grafting

Researchers from Imperial College London, UK developed a new chemical reduction method.

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Novel acrylic-fluorine networks for pressure sensitive adhesives

The objective of a study was to design novel acrylic-fluorine networks as the replacement of fluorinated polyacylate for pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) applications....

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Novel self-healing network and toughening epoxy-novolac resin

A novel bioresin can be beneficial from smart materials to toughen hybrid epoxy thermosets with potential applications in composites, adhesives, and surface ...

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Enhancing the hydrophobicity of concrete in harsh conditions

Using crystallising admixture and wax-based curing agents significantly improves the performance of concrete in harsh conditions, a new study suggests.

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Self-healing polyurethane containing carboxyl groups

Self-healing polymer is a kind of intelligent material with the capability to repair damage automatically. In a paper, a type of polyurethane containing carboxyl ...

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Bioinspired route toward elastic concrete materials

Taking inspiration from a sea urchin spine with highly ordered nanoparticles in the biomineral mesocrystal, German researchers report a bioinspired route toward ...

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Amphiphilic polymers as new fouling-release coatings

Researchers have prepared and evaluated amphiphilic polymers as fouling-release coatings in marine environment.

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Advanced Polymerics appointed as US distributor for Tikkurila

With immediate effect, Advanced Polymerics Inc. of Salem, New Hampshire, has been appointed as US distributor for Tikkurila Oyj of Vantaa, Finland.

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Transparent coatings for everyday applications

Water- and dirt-repellent sportswear and outdoor clothing, or anti-fog windshields – thanks to a novel material, many everyday products can soon profit from ...

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Anti-icing performance of superhydrophobic aluminum alloy surfaces

The framework of a research work provides an insight for the design and analysis of superhydrophobic surfaces for ice prevention on aluminum alloy in harsh ...

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Super adhesive made from intestinal bacteria

Scientists have reprogrammed strains of the intestinal bacteria Escherichia Coli in such a way that the biological underwater adhesive of mussels can be created...