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The effect of surface topography on underwater corrosion resistance of steel
A new article describes the study of the topography effect of superhydrophobic surfaces on the corrosion protection performance of steel through the air plastron behavior when subjected to an underwater...
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Abrasive wear resistance of organic offshore wind power coatings
Researchers have investigated the abrasive wear resistance of organic offshore wind power coatings.
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A closer look at protective coatings
Current figures for the protective coatings market show that it developed quite differently across the global markets. Also, as our analysis shows, the market is slowly shifting towards water-based coatings....
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Steel protection via Zn graphene oxide composite coatings
A recent study focuses on electrogalvanisation using Zn-graphene oxide composite coatings with enhanced corrosion resistance performance.
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Manufacturing of robust superhydrophobic wood surfaces
Scientists describe a novel superhydrophobic wood surface based on a PEG–functionalised SiO2/PVA/PAA/Fluoropolymer hybrid transparent coating.
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Anticorrosive painting system constructed on a porous silica pretreatment layer
Scientists decribe an anticorrosive painting system which is based on a silica film that is prepared by a facile and versatile alkaline catalysis method.
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Antifungal coating based on essential oil microcapsules
The aim of a recent work was to develop a green waterborne paint formulated with microcapsules containing essentials oil as biocide agent.
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Innovative flame retardant and water-repellent wood coatings
Recently, a rapid, cost-effective, and environmentally-friendly approach was developed for the production of high-performance thin films to reduce the flammability of firwood as well as controlling its...
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Novel coating for stab protection equipment
The facile fabrication and mass production of TPU/Silica/STF coated aramid fabric with excellent flexibility and quasi-static stab resistance for versatile protection has been reported in a recent study....
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April issue: Protective coatings in the focus
The April issue of the European Coatings Journal is out. It features a full package on protective coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews. The magazine is also available in...
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Special coating for porcelain insulators in harsh environments
A recent study decribes the potential of slippery liquid infused porous surface coatings as flashover inhibitors on porcelain insulators.
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Microplastics from ship paints – “an underestimated source?
A recent study by the Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Germany, has revealed that most of the microplastic particles in water samples from the southeastern North Sea may come from binders used...
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Jotun launches hull optimisation programme
Jotun's programme is supposed to enable ship operators to improve the hull efficiency, lower costs and improve the environmental performance.
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Weather resistant multifunctional nanocomposite
Researchers exhibit a flexible epoxy graphene thermoset with excellent weather and corrosion resistance.