Polyurethanes
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Self-healing polyurethane coating doubles corrosion resistance
A new polyurethane coating incorporating triple dynamic bonds and modified boron nitride filler achieves 90 % self-healing efficiency and significantly enhanced anticorrosive performance, offering a promising...
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Bio-based alkyd polyols for UV-curable water-borne polyurethane acrylate coatings
A recent study demonstrates that bio-based alkyd polyols derived from fatty acids are suitable raw materials for high-performance UV-curable water-borne polyurethane acrylate coatings.
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Highly efficient photothermal self-healing polyurethane coating reinforced by CF PDA Cu 2O nanocomposite
A polyurethane coating enhanced with a multifunctional nanocomposite achieves outstanding wear resistance, corrosion protection, and rapid photothermal self-healing. The innovative system, developed by...
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Catalytic nano-enzymes boost antifouling performance of silicone coatings
A novel marine coating combines polysiloxane–polyurethane with copper-based nano-enzymes. The catalytic nanoparticles generate reactive oxygen species, significantly enhancing the antibacterial and antifouling...
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Eco-friendly cardanol-based polyurethane coating provides superior corrosion protection for steel
An Indian research team has developed a hydrophobic, waterborne polyurethane (WBPU) coating derived from the bio-based raw material cardanol. Combining high solid content with outstanding corrosion and...
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Polyurethanes: An essential component of the coatings market
The global polyurethane (PU) coatings market size was estimated at USD 20.53 billion (EUR 18.03 bn) in 2024, according to Grand View Research and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2025 to 2030....
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Bio-based phloretin enables robust, self-healing and UV-resistant waterborne polyurethanes
A novel bio-based crosslinker enhances waterborne polyurethane coatings, providing strong mechanical properties, efficient self-healing, UV protection and corrosion resistance, particularly beneficial...
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Luminescent UV-cured polyurethane acrylates boost silicon solar cell efficiency
A novel UV-cured coating converts ultraviolet light into visible light, increasing the power conversion efficiency of silicon-based solar cells.
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Optimised FPU/WPU coating combines superhydrophobicity with mechanical durability
Researchers have developed a superhydrophobic coating by integrating fluorinated polyurethane (FPU) with water-based polyurethane (WPU), achieving excellent abrasion stability and enhanced corrosion protection....
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Self-healing polyurethane coating protects flexible fabrics from scratches
A newly developed aromatic Schiff base-functionalised polyurethane repairs scratches within twenty minutes under UV light while enhancing the mechanical durability of cotton and leather surfaces.
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Multifunctional polyurethane coatings boost textile performance and sustainability
A recent review highlights how advanced polyurethane (PU) coatings provide textiles with properties such as flame retardancy, water repellency, antibacterial protection and UV resistance – increasingly...
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Schiff base modified PU coating enhances marine anti-fouling performance
By combining polyurethane with Schiff base modified silicone, a Chinese research team has developed an anti-fouling coating that delivers both robust mechanical properties and improved static anti-fouling...
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New PU/PEG-MXene nanocomposites for flexible electronics
A Serbian-French research team has developed polyurethane nanocomposites with functionalised MXenes, offering improved thermal, mechanical, and electrical performance for use in coatings for sensing and...
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Bio-based Polyurethane-coatings – balancing sustainability and performance
The automotive industry is pushing for more sustainable solutions — including in polyurethanes. Bio-based raw materials are gaining attention, but how can sustainability be combined with the high technical...