Marine coatings

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Degradable polyurethanes based on polyester polyols for marine antifouling

Researchers have prepared star-shaped polyester polyols based on initiators (trimethylolpropane or pentaerythritol) and ɛ-caprolactone by polycondensation ...

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Preparing ZnO nanopaint for marine antifouling applications

Nanomaterials open up tremendous opportunities in the development of commercial products for house-hold to industrial applications.

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Superhydrophobic glass coating offers clear benefits

A moth’s eye and lotus leaf were the inspirations for a superhydrophobic glass coating that holds potential for solar panels, lenses, detectors, windows, weapons ...

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New report profiles Asia-Pacific paints market 2013 and forecasts for 2018

Market research firm IRL has launched a new edition of its regional title "A Profile of the Asia- Pacific Paint Industry".

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Jotun Paints announces EUR 2,39 million investment in Kenya

Jotun, one of the world’s major paint manufacturers, has announced that it has made a significant investment in Kenya, with an aim to strengthen its market presence...

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Advanced micro/nanocapsules for self-healing smart anticorrosion coatings

A paper gives a concise review on the most recent advances in preparing micro/nanocapsules for smart coatings.