Functional coatings
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Measuring the dust adhesion on sun reflecting mirrors
Researchers have assessed the dust adhesion forces on hydrophilic and hydrophobic glasses at two representative solar power sites in Morocco.
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“A radical change in the way coatings are manufactured
We asked Dr Eva García-Lecina, Director of Cidetec Surface Engineering about trends in functional coatings.
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Novel waterborne anti-graffiti polyurethane coating
A fluorine-free coating with superior anti-smudge performance, remarkable wear resistance and high transparency was constructed. The study provides a new way to comprehensive performance waterborne polyurethane...
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Facile method to construct super-slippery surfaces
A new study describes a facile method for fabricating super-slippery surface with long term and high-efficiency sustained release performance.
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Reduced browning: Enhancing the storability of banana
Researchers habe developed soybean polysaccharide/carboxymethyl chitosan coatings incorporated with lavender essential oil to enhance the storability of banana.
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Waterborne polyurethane for coatings with improved mechanical properties
Researchers have presented waterborne fluorinated polyurethane containing guanidine for coatings with antibacterial features and properties against inorganic fouling.
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Cured within 30 seconds: Substrate-independent anti-smudge coating
Researchers have introduced a novel and transparent UV-curable coating with excellent anti-smudge performance. The coating exhibits an excellent repellency of water- and oil- contaminants.
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Trends and drivers for functional coatings
Functional coatings have been an exciting field in coatings development for several years. There is a great demand for functional or smart coatings that can support the transition to a sustainable economic...
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Anti-viral organic coatings for high touch surfaces
SARS-CoV-2 virus remains viable on solid surfaces for up to one week. In presence of soil load, pure copper fails to inactivate the virus. A paintable organic coating liberates Cu2+ by ion-exchange and...
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Transparent anti-fingerprint coating
A new study describes an anti-fingerprint coating for optical lenses and display screens prepared with chitin nanofibers and surface modification via vapor deposition.
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Castor oil-based omniphobic polyurethane coatings
A recently conducted study reportstransparent polyurethane coatings with high hardness, anti-smudge and anti-corrosive properties.
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Review: Embrittlement in organic coatings
A new review article gives a comprehensive overview on the sources of tensile, cracking-opening stress of organic coatings and focuses on the polymer embrittlement during degradation.
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Tough, transparent and antibacterial WPU
Researchers have presented a high strength, tough and transparent waterborne polyurethane with good antibacterial performance.
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Functional coatings in the focus of the November issue
The November issue of the European Coatings Journal is out. It features a full package on functional coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews.