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UV curable urethane acrylate oligomers for anti-fog coatings

Are UV-curable urethane acrylate oligomers containing ammonium salts suitable for anti-fog coatings? This question has been investigated by researchers from ...

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Eco-friendly preparation of a robust superhydrophobic coating

In a paper, researchers present a facile and environmental way to prepare superhydrophobic coatings by combining adhesives with lauric acid modified copper ...

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Effect of UVA photocatalysis on soot-coated TiO2-containing mortars

If diesel soot is deposited on buildings, colour changes and unwanted black crusts can occur. A remedy is provided by self-cleaning systems based on TiO2 coatings....

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New antireflective coating makes screen reading in sunlight easier

Screens on even the newest phones and tablets can be hard to read outside in bright sunlight. Inspired by the nanostructures found on moth eyes, researchers have ...

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Autonomous regeneration of large scale damage in polymeric coatings

Researchers have developed a regenerative coating system that consists of a multilayer structure analogous to skin where the coating is formed on a vascularized...

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Smart anticorrosive coatings with multifunctional characteristics

A review emphasises the effects of self-healing and anti-fouling coatings for corrosion inhibition of metallic materials. Furthermore, novel coatings with anticorrosive...

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Synthesis of a smart coating for furniture textiles

Smart coatings for furniture textiles should be flame retardant and hydrophobic. Can a novel functional coating, developed with an environmentally friendly ...

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Turning the surface properties from highly hydrophobic to highly hydrophilic

New nanomaterials with tunable wettability have been developed by scientists at Swansea University. They show promise to replace more expensive and hazardous ...

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Underwater superoleophobic coatings with improved robustness

Oil contamination is problematic in subaqueous environments. In a study, a facile and low-cost immersion-curing approach has been developed to generate superhydrophilic...

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New surface coatings inhibit growth of bacteria

Researchers have developed a way to place special coatings onto surfaces that chemically "communicate” with bacteria, telling them what to do.

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Novel antimicrobial technology acts like a cactus

In coating applications there is an increasing need for safe protection against bacteria, algae and fungi, and to avoid poor appearance for example on bathroom and ...

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Biofilms: Bacteria harness the lotus effect to protect themselves

Antibacterial coatings are intended to prevent the formation of biofilms. A team of scientists has now been able to show how such biofilms are generated and ...

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Anti-icing potential of petal shaped nanostructures planted on array micro-patterns

The aim of a paper was to report a strategy of planting a layer of petal shaped nanostructures on the surface of array micro-patterns, and producing excellent ...

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Superhydrophobic rice husk ash coating on concrete

Silica particles in rice husk ash are useful to create the roughness required by superhydrophobic coatings on concrete.