Nanotechnology
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Canada updates risk assessment framework for nanomaterials in coatings
The Canadian government has revised its risk assessment framework for nanomaterials, aiming to improve safety standards in coatings and other industrial applications. The updates reflect advancements in...
News Coatings Technologies
Dual-responsive wettability nanofiber coating
Poly o-toluidine nanofiber coatings present an intelligent surface that can switch between hydrophilic and superhydrophobic states using UV light or electric stimuli.
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Exploring the future: Functional Coatings & Nanotechnology Conference
The world of functional coatings is extremely diverse and is gaining more traction thanks to increasing demand from the industry and end consumers. Functional coatings and nanotechnology are the focus...
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Interview: “The field of particle analysis is approached from two sides”
Dr Jörg Wieder, one of the founders of femtoG, shares his insights on particle analyses and the role of digitalization in the field.
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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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Nanocomposite coating materials reinforced by nanocellulose
A recent study presents polyester–melamine coil coating formulation reinforced with surface-modified cellulose nanofibrils.
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“Energy consumption is at the heart of innovation”
Yassine Nagazi, Project Manager and Business Developer at Formulaction, summarises why functional coatings are consolidating their position. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann
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EMI and UV–IR shielding properties
A new study focuses on the investigation of EMI and UV–IR shielding properties of wool and cotton/elastane nanocomposite fabrics.
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Novel nanocontainer to store corrosion inhibitors
Researchers have proposed a novel electrochemically assisted deposition technique (EAT) to construct graphene-based nanocontainers to store corrosion inhibitors.
News Coatings Technologies
Nanocontainers: Their application in smart functional coatings
A new review covers recent developments in nanocontainer-based smart functional coatings during the last 15 years.
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Review: Mechanical stimuli-responsive microcapsules
A new review article describes the encapsulation technique and application progress of mechanical stimuli-responsive microcapsules.
News Coatings Technologies
Tunable mechanical performances of collagen-based film
Researchers have studied the effect of collagens in different hierarchies and cellulose nanofiber: Lowering collagen's size increases the strength, but decreases fracture energy of film.
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Selective liquid repellence and tackling COVID-19
A recently published review focuses on surface engineering using PDMS and functionalised nanoparticles for superhydrophobic coatings.
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Novel microcapsules for the performance expansion of epoxy coatings
A recently conducted research aims to improve the protective performance of coatings in harsh corrosive conditions by using functionalised self-healing microcapsules.