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MoS2-CNFs composites to enhance anticorrosive performance

In a recent study, MoS2-CNFs composites were prepared to enhance the anticorrosive and mechanical properties of epoxy coatings.

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Polyaniline-modified titanium dioxide composites in water-based epoxy coating

In a recently published study, researchers investigated  polyaniline-modified TiO2 composites in water-based epoxy coating for corrosion protection of Q235 steel.

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A star-like hyperbranched polymer having hydrophilic arms

Researchers have recently been working on the design of a star-shaped hyperbranched polymer with hydrophilic arms for anti-biofouling coatings.

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PPG aerospace conversion coating qualified to US military specification

PPG announced that its aerospace conversion coating has been qualified to U.S. Military Specification MIL-C-81706, Type II, Class 3, Form IV, Method A.

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Formation mechanisms of environmentally acceptable chemical conversion coatings for zinc

A current review examines the formation mechanisms of environmentally compatible chemical conversion coatings for zinc.

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Multifunctional steel epoxy coatings

A new study presents hydrophobic silica nanoparticles capped with petroleum paraffin wax embedded in epoxy networks as multifunctional epoxy steel coatings.

Rusty pipes.
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Corrosion behavior of epoxy coating with mesoporous silica

In a new study, mesoporous silica served as the host for an eco-friendly corrosion inhibitor. This material could adsorb and release corrosion inhibitor in different aqueous media.

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Self-healing ceria-modified coating for corrosion protection of AZ31

A hybrid siloxane-based coating was modified with CeO2 nanoparticles and applied on AZ31 magnesium alloy.

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Antibacterial activities of N-alkyl imidazolium-based poly(ionic liquid) nanoparticles

Researchers recently synthesised alkyl imidazolium-based PILs via a simple free radical polymerisation and investigated the antibacterial activities of the...

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Water-borne polyaniline-graft-alkyd for anti-corrosion coating

In a new study, researchers prepared water-borne polyaniline-graft-alkyd for anti-corrosion coatings and carried out a comparison study with physical blend.

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Anti-corrosion behaviour of epoxy composite coatings with silica

In a new study, mesoporous silica nanocontainers (MS) were successfully synthesised, functionalised and loaded with sodium molybdate as a corrosion inhibitor ...

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Robust alkyd/exfoliated graphene oxide nanocomposite as surface coating

In a new work, researchers developed a novel robust alkyd/exfoliated graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets composite coating via solution casting.

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Quantum chemical studies on the inhibitive effect of silane derivatives

Researchers recently conducted a study of the inhibitory effect of silane derivatives using DFT calculations.

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Identifying defect levels in organic coatings

Recently, researchers succeeded in identifying defect levels in organic coatings with electrochemical noise (EN) measured in Single Cell (SC) mode.