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Novel hydrophobic hybrid film coatings
A new study describes the preparation of hydrophobic hybrid film coatings from siloxane-modified polyacrylate associated with nano-fumed silica and organo-modified clay.
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Robust UV-curable polyurethane acrylate coating
During a new study, a UV-curable self-healing transparent polyurethane acrylate coating based on disulfide bonds and hardened the coating by modified nano-silica was designed.
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Epoxy composite coating for autonomous air-to-deep sea vehicles
A new study shows the optimisation and application of a lightweight epoxy composite coating for autonomous air-to-deep sea vehicles.
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Recent progress in superhydrophobic rubber coatings
Under extreme climates, the demand for surface protection from wetting and icing has increased extensively. Many studies focused on developing superhydrophobic coatings from elastic rubbers because of...
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A need for breakthrough functional coatings that help reduce environmental impact
Thierry Destruhaut, global product portfolio director for Architectural Coatings at PPG Industries, shares why functional coatings will show increasing demand, based on developments in the transportation...
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New kind of NIR induced self-healing composite coating
Reseachers have developed transparent and NIR-induced self-healing composite coatings which meet the application requirements of automotive varnishes.
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Recent progresses in coatings of water-soluble fertilisers
Conventional fertilisers suffer from low efficacy due to the fast release of nutrients. The coating of granular fertiliser is considered as the best way to enhance their efficiency.
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Measuring antistick coatings applied in cooking systems
A new study aims to validate an effective methodological analysis for the characterisation of the adhesion values of antistick coatings employed in cooking systems.
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Improvement of scratch resistance
Scientists have demonstrated an improvement of scratch resistance in transparent hard surfaces through layer-by-layer coating.
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Drag reduction ability of slippery liquid infused surfaces
Anti-fouling, anti-rust, and slippery features make the LIS a potent drag reducer. A recently published review article gives a comprehensive overview.
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Feasibility study on the overcoatability of UV coatings
In a current paper, approaches are being sought to improve the recoatability of UV coatings. Different approaches are chosen to change the surface properties.
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Recent progress in stimulus-responsive superhydrophobic surfaces
A new review outlines the current advanced research on stimulus-responsive superhydrophobic surfaces. The problems, challenges and future research directions are concluded and prospected.
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Films for passive de-icing and electromagnetic shielding
Scientists have developed conductive and superhydrophobic Ag/PDMS films with high stability for passive de-icing and electromagnetic shielding. Their high electromagnetic shielding effectiveness has been...
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Nanocellulose-based superhydrophobic coating
A nanocellulose-based multiple-functional coating was fabricated with excellent superhydrophobicity, abrasion resistance, acid resistance and fluorescence.