Production technology - European Coatings

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Rheology of high-aspect-ratio nanocarbons

A new paper focuses on the rheology of nanocarbons dispersed in a low-viscosity fluid.

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Preparation of hybrid chitosan/silica composites

Scientists have prepared hybrid Chitosan/Silica Composites via Ionotropic Gelation and studied its corrision prevention capabilities.

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Curable hybrid materials for corrosion protection of steel

A new study presents the development and application of UV-cured 3-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane-derived coating.

Paint rollers and brushes for the use of architectural paints.

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Thermal conservation instead of using biocides?

Fraunhofer IPA has carried out promising preliminary tests to preserve emulsion paints thermally. Partners are being sought to participate in a research project.

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Potential of a marine bacterium extract

Scientists have studied the antifouling and anticorrosion potential of Pseudoalteromonas piscicida extract.

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Computations of coating windows for reverse roll coating of liquid films

A new paper focuses on the flow stability of reverse roll coating flows employed in practical applications to coat thin liquid films on substrates of different materials.

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Preparation of epoxy/non-metallic conductive fillers nano-composites

Scientists have prepared epoxy/non-metallic conductive fillers nano-composites and investigated their EMI shielding performance.

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Enhancing the anticorrosive performance of alkyd paints

A new study examines the effect of polyalcohols on the anticorrosive behaviour of alkyd coatings prepared with drying oils.

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Preparation of cationic fluorinated acrylate copolymer latex

Researchers teport on cationic fluorinated acrylate copolymer latex and its application on cotton fabric.

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Degradable polyurethane for marine antifouling applications

Scientists have developed degradable polyurethane based on triblock polyols composed of polypropylene glycol and ε-caprolactone.

Empa researchers Mateusz Wyrzykowski and Volha Semianiuk

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Cost-effective and material-saving: When Concrete learns to pre-stress itself

Using a new type of concrete formula, an Empa team has succeeded in producing self-prestressed concrete elements. This innovation makes it possible to build lean structures much more cost-effectively –...

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Leveling of a model paint film with a yield stress

A new study examines the coating dynamics of a drying paint film with a yield stress.

Research results show that the developed coatings, especially Ni-biо Сu-Ѕ.А, have excellent chemical stability in a wide pH range and thus offer versatile application possibilities.

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Water-soluble green corrosion inhibitors of mild steel

An experimental and computational study examines penicillamine drug and cysteine as green corrosion inhibitors of mild steel.

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Highly conductive and thermally stable nanoparticle-conjugated polymer compounds

A new paper introduces an environmentally-friendly in situ synthesis of highly conductive and thermally stable nanoparticle-conjugated polymer nano-compounds.