Wood coatings
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Susceptibility of wood to mold and blue stain fungi
Researchers have studied the susceptibility of surface-modified superhydrophobic wood and acetylated wood to mold and blue stain fungi.
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JAT Holdings incorporates JAT Paints Africa Limited in Kenya
Sri Lanka based JAT Holdings PLC has officially expanded to Africa in July 2023, through the incorporation of “JAT Paints Africa Limited” in Kenya, through a joint venture with Mayleen Corp – a Kenya-based...
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Solid foundation for industrial wood coatings
The global market for industrial wood coatings is expected to grow at 3.8 % CAGR between 2022 and 2027 with wood furniture the highest-performing segment. According to PRA’s latest Irfab Industrial...
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“Surface treatments are needed that do not alter the visual impression but enhance resistance“
We spoke to Dr Gerhard Grüll, head of department at Holzforschung Austria, about sustainability and other drivers of innovation in wood coatings. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann
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Akzo Nobel opens new Research and Development Centre
Akzo Nobel has announced the opening of its new Research and Development (R&D) Center in High Point, NC. It is designed as a product development facility and customer support center for the wood coatings...
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Protecting wood against moisture and UV light
Researchers have inroduced a multifunctional polyvinyl butyral nanocomposite wood coating by cellulose nanocrystal/ZnO nanofiller and studied its hydrophobic and UV-resistance properties.
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Preventing water-based opaque coatings from yellowing
Coating system comprising a polar primer and a nonpolar topcoat showed remarkable performance preventing the migration of the extractives and the discolouration of the painted surface.
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Novel sustainable protective wood coating
A new paper presents an eco-friendly biocarbon/tung oil coatings with hydrophobic and UV-shielding properties for outdoor wood substrates.
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Resin coating technique for enhanced wood material densities
Researchers have coducted an investigation of physical and mechanical properties of wood coated with plant-oil based epoxide nanocomposite materials.
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Colloidal silver as innovative multifunctional pigment
A new study aims to assess the effect of two different colloidal silver amounts on the durability and biocidal activity of a water-borne wood paint.
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Review: Polydopamine coatings for timber protection against fire
Global warming has boosted the frequency and severity of bushfires in Australia, and several regions of the world, calling for the urgent development of fire-proof buildings and architectures. This natural...
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Soybean protein isolate instead of petrochemicals
During a recently conducted study, researchers have achieved highly efficient self-initiated UV curing of water-based coatings. They used soybean protein isolate as co-initiator instead of petrochemicals....
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Xylan assisted construction of highly hydrophobic wood surface
A new study suggests the potential applications of xylans in the construction of highly hydrophobic wood surfaces for wood protection.