Silicones
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Silicon film on brass suppresses partial discharge
Researchers demonstrate that a silicon-containing film deposited on brass by an atmospheric-pressure plasma jet can suppress partial discharges caused by metallic contamination. The near-superhydrophobic...
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Wacker opens production site for specialty silicones in Karlovy Vary
With the official opening of its new site in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, Wacker expands its production capacities for customised specialty silicones. The facility supports key growth sectors such as...
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Grafted TiO₂ on graphene oxide boosts silicone resin for high-temperature corrosion resistance
In a bid to tackle corrosion challenges in high-temperature industrial environments, researchers from Xinjiang University and Xinjiang Agricultural University have developed a next-generation silicone...
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Study on preparation and performance of anti-icing superhydrophobic coating on composite insulators
Maintaining anti-icing properties of isolators on overhead lines is critical for performance and safety. This study presents a superhydrophobic coating based on two resins and special fillers to create...
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Anti-corrosion and anti-fouling superhydrophobic silicone coating with continuous micro/nano structure
Researchers found that superhydrophobic silicone coatings, created by combining special crosslinkers and fluorinated copolymers, are particularly resistant to corrosion and fouling.
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Facile fabricated transparent anti-smudge coating with high hardness and excellent flexibility from MTQ and branched silicone resins
Researchers found that the use of MTQ silicone resins and branched silicone resins (HPSi) in an organic-inorganic hybrid coating system makes it possible to achieve high hardness and excellent flexibility...