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The Future of Functional Coatings: Innovations for Energy Efficiency, Sustainability and Safety
The realm of functional coatings is undergoing a renaissance, driven by the challenges of energy efficiency, sustainability, and safety. Andre van Linden, Director of Scientific Academic Partnerships at...
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Flame-retardant superhydrophobic cotton fabric
Scientists have constructed a stable flame-retardant superhydrophobic cotton fabric (FRS-CF) via a simple impregnation method.
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Superhydrophic coating for the use in marine environments
A new paper describes a flexible and transparent superhydrophobic coating on cotton fabrics with high mechanical and chemical stability for underwater insulation.
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Super slippery surface for heritage conservation
A new paper introduces a biomimetic super slippery surface with excellent and durable anti-icing property for immovable heritage conservation.
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Flexo-ink for anticounterfeit applications
Researchers have presented mechano- and solvato-fluorochromic chalcone and its water-based flexo-ink for anticounterfeit applications.
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Facile way for self-lubricating coatings
A recently published paper describes robust silicon dioxide/polymer hybrid microcapsule synthesised via emulsion photo-polymerisation and its application in self-lubricating coatings.
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Photocatalytic superhydrophobic coating
In a new study paper, a fluorine-free photocatalytic superhydrophobic coating with long-lasting anticorrosion performance and excellent antibacterial ability has been developed on various substrates by...
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EC Conference Functional Coatings & Nanotechnology is calling for papers
The European Coatings Conference Functional Coatings & Nanotechnology is seeking paper submissions for its upcoming event dedicated to functional coatings and nanotechnology.
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Novel platform for efficient water harvesting
A new study presents new patterned surface inspired by natural organisms, such as beetles and cactus thorns, for efficient water harvesting.
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Heat-resistant composite coatings
Researchers have studied the thermal stability of cyanate ester modified silicone rubber as matrix of heat-resistant composite coatings.
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Omniphobic coatings based on functional acrylic polymer
Omniphobic coatings were prepared on flat surfaces using a functional acrylic polymer and common micron sized inorganic particles by a simple spray application technique.
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Anti-soiling coating for photovoltaic modules
A new study describes the synthesis of transparent and superhydrophobic coatings with obvious anti-soiling performance for photovoltaic modules.
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Wind turbines coating for anti-icing applications
Researchers have demonstrated the use of an electrothermal superhydrophobic epoxy nanocomposite coating for anti-icing/deicing of wind turbines.
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Superhydrophobic sponges for oil-water mixture separation
A recently conducted study portrays a self-stratifying coating that enables a facile fabrication of robust superhydrophobic sponges for oil-water mixture separation.