7+ hour, 3+ min ago  (328+ words) Double-encapsulation structures create multifunctional flame-retardant, antibacterial, and hydrophobic cotton fabrics'European Coatings Double-encapsulation structures create multifunctional flame-retardant, antibacterial, and hydrophobic cotton fabrics Researchers have developed a bio-based double-encapsulation strategy using "-cyclodextrin and L-arginine to produce cotton fabrics with flame-retardant, antibacterial, and…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (220+ words) Home " News " Coatings Technologies " Eco-friendly antifouling coatings: a review of innovations and challenges A comprehensive study explores advancements in marine antifouling coatings, focusing on adhesion mechanisms, current technologies, and the urgent need for sustainable solutions to mitigate environmental and economic…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (181+ words) Home " News " Coatings Technologies " Levoglucosenone: a promising renewable building block for functional acrylic polymers The shift towards renewable materials in polymer science has gained momentum as industries look to reduce their reliance on petrochemicals. A new study explores the utilisation…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (192+ words) Green chemistry metrics, including an E-factor of 0.98 and a PMI of 1.98, highlight the process's sustainability compared to phosgene-based methods. By integrating minimal BPA-EO fractions, the study demonstrates scalable potential for transitioning towards fully bio-based systems, making ISB-based PCs ideal for…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (273+ words) Home " News " Coatings Technologies " Plasreco promotes PFAS-free coating solutions for packaging, leather and textiles Functional coatings providing water repellence, stain resistance or non-stick properties are widely used in packaging, leather and textile applications. Many of these treatments rely on per…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (214+ words) Home " News " Nanomaterials rethink sustainability strategies in coatings Nanomaterials are increasingly shaping how the coatings industry approaches sustainability " not as a short-term response to regulatory pressure, but as a long-term materials strategy. Researchers and technology providers agree: environmentally friendly coating…...

8+ mon, 3+ day ago  (282+ words) Home " News " Coatings Technologies " Dynamically tunable CPL materials: new opportunities for optical applications Organic CPL materials are regarded as highly promising for a wide range of advanced optical technologies, as they allow precise control of light polarisation. However, conventional CPL…...