Protective coatings

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New green coating protects metals against corrosion

A chemist from Brock University in Canada and a chemical company have patented a green coating system that protects metals against corrosion.

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Chloride-induced corrosion of reinforcement in low-calcium geopolymer concrete

Geopolymer concrete (GPC) has significant potential as a more sustainable alternative for ordinary Portland cement concrete (PCC).

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Self-cleaning, anti-reflective and microorganism-resistant coatings

A researcher has developed three types of functional coatings that are resistant to microorganisms and have self-cleaning and anti-reflective properties.

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Improving the performance of anticorrosive coatings with graphene

Iranian researchers from Institute for Color Science and Technology improved the anticorrosive properties of polymeric coatings by using graphene and creating ...

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Akzo Nobel increases sales and profit

Akzo Nobel reported a second quarter with positive developments in profitability in all three Business Areas, despite currency pressures and a challenging market...

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A smarter, safer way to reduce corrosion

Better protection against rust and corrosion is a step closer thanks to a breakthrough by a research team, who have discovered a material and manufacturing process ...

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Akzo Nobel produces marine and protective coatings in Russia

Customers in Western Russia are to benefit from local production of Akzo Nobel's International brand marine and protective coatings. The new capacity is being ...

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Antifouling evaluation of superhydrophobic coatings synthesised from rice husk ash

Superhydrophobic coatings have been widely used due to its water repellent, antifouling, self-cleaning and weather protective properties. For better sustainability,...

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Assessment of ZnO nanoparticles as anticorrosive pigment in sol-gel films

A work by Spanish researchers is focused on the study of sol-gel hybrid films doped with 0.5% (w/w) ZnO nanoparticles and applied on commercial tinplate.

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Antifouling treatment for heat exchangers

Researchers are introducing new nano-coatings that reduce microbes and persistent biofilms on heat exchangers. Heat exchangers coated with these paints require...

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Everything about epoxy resins in a single book

The new book "Epoxy Resins" by Michael Dornbusch, Ulrich Christ and Rob Rasing is out now.

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Akzo Nobel publishes Q1 2016 results

Akzo Nobel reported its first quarter 2016 results with positive volume developments in all three business areas despite a challenging market environment.

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Polyurethane self-polishing coating for marine antifouling application

To fabricate antifouling coatings, Chinese researchers have prepared a series of environmentally friendly thermoplastic poly(propylene carbonate) polyurethane ...