Wood coatings
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Novel protective coating for bamboo
Scientists portray a transparent, hard-wearing and bio-based organic/silica hybrid coating for bamboo with enhanced flame retardant and antifungal properties.
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Bio-based coating systems as a substitute for petroleum-based products
At the Institute of Wood Technology Dresden (IHD), research is being conducted into the development of bio-based NIPU (Non-Isocyanate Polyurethanes) binders as well as varnishes and oils that can be produced...
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Enhancing the weathering durability of wood
Reseachers have studied the durability enhancement of wood by using bark extracts as natural UV absorbers in waterborne acrylic coating.
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Epoxy thermosets for wood protective coatings
A new study describes eco-friendly epoxy thermosets derived from vegetable oils for wood protective coatings.
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Sustainable and flame-retardant wood coating
A recent work presents sustainable, high-performance, flame-retardant waterborne wood coatings via a phytic acid based green curing agent.
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Better properties of acrylic wood coatings through biopolymers
The objective of a recent study was to enhance the properties of water-borne acrylic coatings by modifying them with biopolymers.
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Eco-friendly antifungal coatings on wood
Researchers describe the development of an eco-friendly antifungal coating by curing natural seed oils on wood. All studied oil-based coatings inhibited the fungal growth.
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Phytic acid for improved flame retardancy of wood
A recently published paper studied the influence of phytic acid on the flame retardancy and the adhesion performance enhancement of poly (vinyl alcohol) hydrogel coating to wood substrate.
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Wear behavior of wood finishing products
Scientists have studied the indentation, scratch and wear behavior of UV-cured wood finishing products – and dentified a relation between the crosslinking density of the topcoat and the overall mechanical...
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Hot waxing treatment for the aging resistance of wood
A novel hot waxing treatment improves the aging resistance of wood surface under UV radiation and water.
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New podcast episode: Latest Developments in wood coatings
In the latest episode of the European Coatings podcast, we talk to coatings expert Peter Collins about current developments in wood coatings.
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Interview: “We are always open to acquisitions.
Mipa provides a complete range of products for finishing wood surfaces as well as business units that manufacture industrial and automotive coatings. Headquartered in Essenbach, Germany, the company generates...
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Abrafati Show set for June 2022
A new date has been set for the 17th edition of the Abrafati Show combining the International Coatings Congress and the International Exhibition of Coatings Industry Suppliers.
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Epoxidised linseed lipids as fast-curing alternative to drying oils
Epoxidised lipids in UV-curable systems can replace drying oils. These UV-curable systems can achieve drying times of only minutes. However, the mechanical properties of the UV-cured films are comparable...