8+ hour, 32+ min ago   (102+ words) Dear Customers, due to a system migration, there may be delays in order processing this week. Dismiss Home » News » Coatings Technologies » Physics-informed AI models tackle coating corrosion prediction A critical review evaluates scientific machine learning approaches for predicting coating degradation…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (367+ words) European Coatings Visible-light self-healing bio-based vitrimers enable recycling Researchers have developed a new class of vanillin-based vitrimers that combine imine exchange with visible-light-responsive diselenide bonds. The dual dynamic covalent network enables rapid self-healing under visible light, thermal reprocessability and closed-loop…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (161+ words) Home » News » Coatings Technologies » Fluorescent polyphosphate delivers early fire warning in epoxy Explore the fascinating world of special effect pigments and their impact on coatings aesthetics and functionality with “”Special Effect Pigments“”. This book highlights the diverse range of effects…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (331+ words) European Coatings Shellac reinvented: thermal advances for a natural biomaterial A recent mini review examines how chemical modifications and polymer blending can overcome the poor thermal stability of shellac, a natural biomaterial produced by the lac bug. Enhanced thermal performance…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (393+ words) European Coatings Copper nanoclusters boost flame and microbial resistance of WPU Researchers have engineered a water-borne polyurethane composite by incorporating casein-templated copper nanoclusters as a green multifunctional nanofiller. The system integrates enhanced flame retardancy, strong antimicrobial activity, improved mechanical performance…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (534+ words) European Coatings Machine learning transforms design of surface coatings A new review examines how machine learning is transforming the design and optimisation of surface coatings. By capturing complex relationships between formulation, processing parameters and performance, data-driven approaches can significantly accelerate…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (104+ words) Home » News » Coatings Technologies » Ball mill grinding enables sustainable polyester depolymerisation Source: Skala, M. E. et al., Tunable dynamic covalent networks from mechanochemical depolymerization of post-consumer aliphatic polyesters. Polymer Chemistry 17 (27), 2966–2977 (2026). Researchers have described the synthesis, analysis, and application of lactide-based polyester…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (128+ words) Home » News » Coatings Technologies » Functional silanes advance chromate-free corrosion protection Discover the unique properties and applications of silicone resins in coatings formulations with “”Silicone Resins and Their Combinations.”” This book explores silicone chemistry, resin types, crosslinking mechanisms, and performance benefits…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (428+ words) European Coatings Rigid-flexible interface enhances carbon fibre/epoxy performance A novel “rigid-flexible” interface design combining lignin-based epoxy resin with nano-cerium oxide sol significantly enhances the mechanical performance of carbon fibre/epoxy composites. The approach increased interlaminar shear strength by 55 %, flexural…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (240+ words) Home » News » Coatings Technologies » Weakening hydrogen bonds lowers PUA viscosity for UV curing A two-step chemical modification strategy based on hydroxymethylation and acetylation can reduce the viscosity of polyurethane acrylate by up to 51.55 % without compromising key performance properties. The low-viscosity…...