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News Coatings Technologies

Epoxy-based multilayered coating as efficient microwave absorbing materials

In a new work, an epoxy-based microwave absorbing coating (MAC) containing carbon nanotube (CNT), silicon carbide (SiC), and carbonyl iron (CI) particles was prepared.

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Stability assessment of iron oxide yellow pigment dispersions

Scientists have focused on the stability assessment of iron oxide yellow pigment dispersions and temperature dependent implications of rheological measurements.

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Corrosion protection of Ti-6Al-4V by a composite coating

A new work describes the corrosion protection of Ti-6Al-4V by a composite coating with a plasma electrolytic oxidation layer and sol-gel layer filled with graphene oxide

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Copolymers with hydrolysis-generating zwitterions for antifouling coatings

A new study describes special surface-fragmenting hyperbranched copolymers for antifouling coatings.

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A novel type of self-healing silicone elastomers

Researchers report an innovative cross-linked network of silicone elastomer with good stretchability, thermal stability and autonomous self-healing.

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News Raw Materials

Stahl participates in research on biobased polymers

Stahl will be one of the partners in a Research and Innovation Action aiming to replace conventional polymers with novel bio-based polymers for their application in coatings, textiles, home care uses and...

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Protecting mobile phones: UV-curable hyperbranched polyurethane acrylate hard coatings

In order to efficiently protect plastic cover of 5G mobile phones, a novel hyperbranched polyurethane acrylate-based hard coating (HBPUA) having highly rigid hyperbranched cores was prepared and used as...

Nanotechnology.
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Bio-based water-borne polyurethanes reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals

Chemists present bio-based water-borne polyurethanes which were reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals as coating films.

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Controlled surface modification of poly(methyl methacrylate) film

A new study focuses on the surface modification of poly(methyl methacrylate) film by fluoroalkyl end-capped vinyltrimethoxysilane oligomeric silica/hexagonal boron nitride nanocomposites.

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Durable ice-phobic material: Intrinsic self-healing organogels

Scientists report in intrinsic self-healing organogels based on dynamic polymer network with self-regulated secretion of liquid for anti-icing.

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Fabrication of UV-curable fluorosilicone coatings

A new paper reports on the fabrication of fluorosilicone coatings with impressive hydrophobicity and solvent resistance as promising special protective coatings for printed circuit boards.

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Epoxy-based smart coating with self-repairing polyurea-formaldehyde microcapsules

A new study focuses on a coating with self-repairing polyurea-formaldehyde microcapsules for anticorrosion protection of aluminum alloy AA2024.

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Naphthyl-based acylphosphine oxide photoinitiators with high effiency and low migration

A new paper reports on Naphthyl-based acylphosphine oxide photoinitiators (N1–N3) which were designed and synthesised. N1–N3 possess red-shifted absorption spectra with high absorption molar absorption...

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Hydrophobic functional molecules released from cotton fabrics

Scientists report on a biodegradable polymer coating for a controlled release of hydrophobic functional molecules from cotton fabrics.