Silicates

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Functionalised zirconia compounds as antifungal additives for hygienic water-borne coatings

In a recently published work, the sol-gel method was used to obtain materials based on silica and zirconia, with the inclusion of silver (Ag).

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Superhydrophilic antifog surface by sol-gel method

Scientists recently reported a single step and a one pot by using spin coating method for the preparation of optically transparent, superhydrophilic, antifogging ...

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Structure-functional property relationship of aliphatic polyurethane-silica hybrid films

Novel aliphatic polyurethane-silica hybrid films were prepared using prepolymerisation method in the presence of spherical, submicron amorphous SiO2 Sidistar...

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Multifunctional coatings based on silicone matrix and propolis extract

In a new work, the multifunctional effect of propolis within a silicone matrix coating was evaluated.

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Halloysites and mesoporous silica as inhibitor nanocontainers for feedback active powder coatings

Scientists carried out a comparative study of the effect of inhibitor-loaded nanocontainers on corrosion protection performance of polyepoxy powder coatings ...

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Evonik and Wynca form joint venture to produce fumed silica

Evonik Industries and the Chinese company Wynca have agreed to form a joint venture. The new company, in which Evonik will hold 60 percent, will produce fumed ...

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Curing of epoxy nanocomposite coatings

In a new work, silica (SiO2) nanoparticles are physically modified with poly(ethyleneimine) as surface modifier.

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Preparation and characteristics of self-floating silica

In a new study self-floating silica was prepared by sol-gel method. Octadecyl 2-((3-(triethoxysilyl) propyl) amino) acetate was used as hydrophobic agent. The...

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Evonik makes further progress in the third quarter

Evonik increased adjusted EBITDA to EUR639 million in the third quarter, an increase of 11 percent compared with the third quarter of 2016. This was mainly due to ...

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Preparing antireflection coatings with novel core-shell particle dispersions

A novel technology could be of interest for the production of antireflection coatings for glass applications.

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Anionic UV curing of epoxy resins containing scaly silica

A cured organic-inorganic composite material where scaly silica was well-dispersed has been successfully fabricated with a tetrafunctional epoxy resin and chemically-modified...

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Cabot breaks ground on new fumed silica facility in China

Cabot Corporation and joint venture partner Inner Mongolia Hengyecheng Silicone Co., Ltd have broken ground on their new fumed silica manufacturing facility ...

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New materials improve colour of reflective coatings

Inspired by the structure of insect eyes, scientists have developed new materials that could improve the colour and effectiveness of reflective coatings.

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Understanding the role of polymers in drying processes

Colloidal dispersions in polymer solution are important material systems in coating and printing applications.