A new review provides a comprehensive assessment of functionalisation strategies for silane-based sol-gel coatings used in chromate-free corrosion protection. The authors integrate organofunctional silanes,...
During a new study, 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctyltriethoxysilane (FTES) as a green corrosion inhibitor was encapsulated in hollow mesoporous silica (HMS).
Using crystallising admixture and wax-based curing agents significantly improves the performance of concrete in harsh conditions, a new study suggests.