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Self-lubricating coatings via PDMS micro-gel dispersions
As the potent lubricant PDMS cannot be used directly within PAI coatings, micro-gel particle dispersions for the addition to PAI solutions are described.
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Liquid crystals to create colour changing coatings
Scientists have developed a way to stretch and strain liquid crystals to generate different colors. This could be applied in smart coatings
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Recovery dynamics of acrylic coating surfaces
Scientists have monitored the recovery dynamics of acrylic coating surfaces under elevated relative humidity (RH) by atomic force microscopy.
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Suppression on heat and smoke diffusion in flame retardant epoxy coatings
A new paper describes the reduced heat and smoke diffusion by zirconium nitride (ZrN) in intumescent flame retardant epoxy coatings.
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Highly relevant for many applications and industries”: Elisa Arikan wins Adhesion Innovation Award
The paper on "Structural adhesive bonding of polymers – Surface characteristics and adhesion mechanism" by Elisa Arikan was awarded with the FEICA/EURADH Adhesion Innovation Award.
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Preparation of smart coatings with self-healing and anti-wear properties
A new paper describes the preparation smart coatings by embedding PU-fly ash absorbing linseed oil microcapsules.
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UV-curable cellulose acetate butyrate-based oligomers and their electrospun fibrous mats
A new paper investigates the chemical, mechanical, and thermal properties of UV-curable cellulose acetate butyrate-based oligomers and their electrospun fibrous mats.
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Rapid fabrication of robust and bright colloidal amorphous arrays on textiles
A new study proposes a low-cost and effective strategy to fabricate a high mechanical strength, brilliant, and noniridescent colloidal amorphous array (CAA) coating within hours on fabric.
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New study aims at the development of novel waterproof and breathable membranes
Scientists have worked on the synthesis and properties of side chain fluorinated polyurethanes and the evaluation of changes in the microphase separation.
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Distinctive structure for transparent icing protection surfaces
A new study describes an ice-phobic and transparent surface based on the distinctive structure of a coating material.
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Corrosion resistance of hydrofluoric acid-treated Mg alloy stent after expansion
A new paper describes the corrosion resistance of an HF-treated Mg alloy stent and its improvement through biodegradable polymer coating.
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Enhancing weathering resistance of wood by using bark extractives
A new study shows how to enhancing the weathering resistance of wood by using bark extractives as natural photostabilisers in a polyurethane-acrylate coating.
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New fluorine-free self-healing anti-smudge coatings
A new study reports on a simple strategy for the fabrication of phenolic polyurethane coatings with self-healing and anti-smudge properties as well as good mechanical strength and optical clarity.
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Improved properties of coating binder from palm oil-based oleic acid
Scientists have improved properties of coating binders from palm oil-based oleic acid by copolymerising with acrylate monomers.