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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.
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Studying the gas sensing characteristics of biosynthesised ZnO nanoparticles
An experimental study describes the gas sensing characteristics of biosynthesised ZnO nanoparticles toward a group of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like benzene, acetone, formaldehyde, methanol and...
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Progresses in melamine-formaldehyde resins
A new review gives an overview on recent progresses in melamine-formaldehyde resin based nanocomposites as coating materials.
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Novel Highly dispersed silica/carbon nanotube nanomaterial
Researchers have portrayed a smart self-healing coating based on the highly dispersed silica/carbon nanotube nanomaterial for corrosion protection of steel.
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Transparent nanocomposites for optoelectronic applications
A recent study focuses on high-performance nanocomposites based on robust organic nanoparticles for optoelectronic applications.
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Review: Universal antiviral surface solution against COVID-19
There is a global demand for antiviral coatings over daily handling surfaces to protect from viral contamination. A new review portraits progresses and key findings on antiviral nanocoatings especially...
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Review: Nanocomposite organic coatings for corrosion protection of metals
Nanomaterials can improve the barrier properties of organic coatings by reducing porosity and increasing tortuosity. A recent review gives an overview.
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Nanocomposite paints for microwave absorption
A new study reports on the functional properties of zinc-nanographite based nanocomposite paints for 2–9 GHz microwave absorption.
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Superhydrophobic PU-based coatings with mechanochemical durability
In a recently published study, multi-type nanoparticles in superhydrophobic PU-based coatings were studied towards self-cleaning, self-healing and mechanochemical durability.
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New insights for multifunctional matte WPU coatings
Researchers have presented matte waterborne polyurethane fabric nanocoating that exhibits versatility via mono-layered montmorillonite nanosheets.
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Antibiotic removal from wastewater
A new paper describes the adsorptive removal of cefixime using a novel adsorbent based on synthesised polycation coated nanosilica rice husk.
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Resistance performance of nanocomposite coatings on Al alloys
A new paper focuses on the wear and corrosion resistance performance of UHMWPE/GNPs nanocomposite coatings on AA2028 Al alloys.
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Water resistance improvement of paperboard
Researchers describe the water resistance improvement of paperboard by coating formulations based on nanoscale pigments.
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Nanocomposite hydrogel for adhesion under seawater
A new study describes a high-strength double network polydopamine nanocomposite hydrogel.