Fluorinated non-isocyanate polyurethanes coatings
Researchers from China synthesized two different cyclic carbonates, bisphenol AF (EC-AF) and perfluorooctyl cyclic carbonate (PFGC), respectively, in order to…
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Nanoparticle self-migration to obtain wear-resistant UV-curing antibacterial coatings
Researchers from China revealed the fabrication of a robust and wear-resistant polyurethane-based coatings via the addition of fluoro-containing quaternary ammonium…
Heat-cured thermoset coatings from non-isocyanate polyurethane polyols
Researchers synthesized a series of novel polyurethane polyols using cyclic carbonate/polyamine chemistry with varying hydroxyl content and molecular weights and…
Integrated antibacterial and antifouling properties of mixed polymer brushes
Researchers from China designed and synthesized a series of mixed polymer brushes grafted from silica surface as a new type…
Anti-soiling performance of transparent superhydrophilic and superhydrophobic nanoparticle textured coatings
Researchers investigated the anti-soiling (AS) performance of highly reflective, superhydrophilic (SPH, 0° water contact angle) and superhydrophobic (SP, >165° water…
Novel renewable tung oil-based UV-curable active monomers and bio-based copolymers
Researchers from China synthesized two kinds of tung-oil-derived renewable UV-curable active monomers, tung-acid-maleic tri-acrylate (TOAH) and tung-maleic tetra-acrylate (TMPG) and…
Self-assembled tetraaniline nanofiber as a novel anticorrosive pigment for waterborne epoxy coatings
Researchers from China synthesized the self-assembled tetraaniline nanofiber in 1 M HCl solution and investigated the the addition of tetraaniline based…
Controlled release of corrosion inhibitors in self-healing coatings: Tannic complexes coated nanocontainers
Researchers encapsulated corrosion inhibitor in mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) with the help of tannic acid complexes which provide the inhibitor loaded MSNs with pH-controlled release function.…
Polyaniline coated core-shell polyacrylates for corrosion protection
Researchers synthesized aqueous polymer colloidal nanoparticles, composed by poly(methyl metacrylate), butyl acrylate, and acrylic acid, as “core” (P(MMA/BA/AA)); and polyaniline…
Anti-corrosion behavior of epoxy composite coatings containing molybdate-loaded mesoporous silica
Abstract In this study, mesoporous silica nanocontainers (MS) were successfully synthesized, functionalized and loaded with sodium molybdate as a corrosion inhibitor (MSInh).…
UV/thermal dual curing of tung oil-based polymers induced by cationic photoinitiator
Abstract With the increasing shortage of petroleum-based resources, the exploitation and application of the polymers derived from the renewable resources…
Antimicrobial activities of low molecular weight polymers synthesized through soap-free emulsion polymerization
Abstract To evaluate the influence of low molecular weight polymers synthesized through soap-free emulsion polymerization on the indicator microorganism, Micrococcus luteus,…
Robust alkyd/exfoliated graphene oxide nanocomposite as a surface coating
Abstract Design of advanced nanostructured coatings with ecofriendly character and highly branched structure has been given a particular attention. In…
Preparation, Structure, and Properties of Surface Modified Graphene/Epoxy Resin Composites for Potential Application in Conductive Ink
Abstract The dispersity of graphene (GE) in the matrix has an important influence on the thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties…
Role of Moisture in the Failure of Coatings on Wood
Abstract Most wood coating tests are done either in a short term artificial weathering chamber or long term on an…
Edible Films and Coatings for Fresh Fish Packaging: Focus on Quality Changes and Shelf-life Extension
Abstract Fresh fish is extensively consumed and is one of the most-traded food commodities in the world. Conventional preservation technologies…
Reduced Graphene Oxide Reinforced Waterborne Soy Alkyd: Formulation, Characterization and Corrosion Inhibition Analysis
Researchers synthesized the waterborne soya alkyd (WSA), in which soya oil monoglyceride was used as a precursor, and its RGO dispersed…
The thermal self‐healing phenolic polyurethane derived from polyphenols
Researchers investigated the effects of polyphenols with different substituents, namely propyl gallate, catechol, and tert‐butylhydroquinone, on the selfhealing performance of polyurethanes. Polyurethanes…
A Self-healable and Catalyst-free Epoxy Vitrimer System
Vitrimers are derived from thermosetting polymers and a class of plastics. In order to achieve the dynamic transesterification reaction (TER), all epoxy vitrimer systems described…
Corrosion resistance of graphene sheets with different structures in waterborne epoxy coatings
Although it was reported earlier that graphene can be used for corrosion protection, the effects of different structures were not…
A Review of Conductive Metal Nanomaterials as Conductive, Transparent, and Flexible Coatings, Thin Films, and Conductive Fillers: Different Deposition Methods and Applications
With ever-increasing demand for lightweight, small, and portable devices, the rate of production of electronic and optoelectronic devices is constantly…
2-aminobenzothiazole as an antimicrobial agent for waterborne polyurethane dispersions (WPUDs)
Nowadays, the use of antimicrobial coatings is increasing in many different applications. Researchers incorporated aminobenzothiazole (ABT) on the backbone of waterborne polyurethane…
Polyurethane-based microcapsules containing bulky-IPDI-BA and nano-clay for self healing
Researchers prepared polyurethane-based microcapsules filled with bulky isophorone diisocyanate, IPDI via interfacial polymerization method in an oil-in-water emulsion and then investigated…
Effect of Adding UV Absorbers Embedded in Carbonate Calcium Templates Covered with Light Responsive Polymer into a Clear Wood Coating
The limited durability of clear coatings is a major issue for the coating and wood industry. The addition of organic…
Cross-linked Polyurea Spray Coatings
Spray coated polyurea applications are increasing, owing to ease of application, adhesive properties, rapid cure time and excellent mechanical properties,…
A waterborne graphene-poly(urethane-acrylate) for anticorrosive coatings
Researchers prepared waterborne graphene/polymer nanocomposite by incorporation of cationic graphene (CGR) in anionic poly(urethane-acrylate) (WPUA) prepolymer. The results revealed that…
Polyaniline/zinc/cerium nitrate composites as anticorrosion pigments for epoxy coatings
Researchers from China synthesized polyaniline (PANI) microspheres by self-assembly method in poly (2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid) (PAMPS) aqueous solution and then Ce3+ ions were…
A New Class of Coating Material: Self-Healable and Ultrahydrophobic Polyurethane-POSS Hybrids
Researchers from India first functionalized polyurethane using a novel chain extender (FA-FGE) which was obtained from the reaction between furfurylamine (FA)…
Epoxy Nanocomposite Toughened with Silanized Fullerene
Researchers investigated the effects of fullerene (C60) on the mechanical properties of epoxy nanocomposites. For this purpose, Fullerene (C60) was oxidized first…
Functionalized Ceramic Particles in Coatings for Improved Scratch Resistance
The top layer of a typical high pressure floor laminate (HPL) consists of a melamine formaldehyde (MF) impregnated special wear…