1+ hour, 54+ min ago  (451+ words) European Coatings Zinc morphology boosts corrosion protection in epoxy primers Researchers have demonstrated that tailoring the morphology and crystallographic orientation of zinc particles significantly improves the corrosion protection performance of zinc-rich epoxy coatings. A simple thermal treatment produces zinc with…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (222+ words) European Coatings Curcumin-grafted nanocomposite enables long-lasting marine coating Researchers have developed a marine antifouling coating that combines curcumin-grafted silica nanoparticles with a PDMS matrix using RAFT polymerisation. The coating demonstrated stable antifouling performance over a 180-day real-sea field test, offering…...

1+ mon, 8+ hour ago  (222+ words) Home " News " Coatings Technologies " AI in coatings R&D: why data structure matters before AI tools Artificial intelligence promises faster and more efficient coatings development, but fragmented data remains a major hurdle. Experts stress the importance of robust data infrastructure as…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (151+ words) Home " News " Coatings Technologies " Thiol'yne route delivers perfectly alternating hybrid copolymers To identify optimal reaction conditions, the researchers varied the dendron generation (G1'G4) and the alkyl chain length of the dithiol linker, aiming for the highest increase in number-average molecular weight…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (34+ words) A newly developed aromatic siloxane coating with an "-aminophosphonate covalent structure provides cotton and silk with high flame retardancy, antibacterial activity and exceptional transparency, while maintaining strong adhesion and durability under moisture and friction....

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (287+ words) European Coatings Liquid-metal crosslinked hydrogel enables durable wearable sensors Researchers have developed a high-strength conductive hydrogel based on a deep eutectic solvent and liquid metal nanoparticles. The material combines mechanical robustness, anti-drying and freezing resistance, antibacterial activity and reliable strain-sensing…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (167+ words) European Coatings Bio-based dithiolane ink enables 3 D printing across scales Researchers have developed a bio-sourced dithiolane-based ink suitable for high-resolution light-based 3 D printing on both macro- and microscales. The novel formulation enables tuneable thermal depolymerisation through an embedded latent base,…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (34+ words) Researchers have developed fully lignin-based epoxy resin systems for metal coating applications that deliver reliable adhesion, impact resistance and durability " positioning depolymerised lignin as a scalable, bio-based alternative to bisphenol-derived resins....

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (317+ words) European Coatings On-demand self-healing superhydrophilic coating redefines underwater adhesion A novel biomimetic coating integrates on-demand adhesion, self-healing properties, and underwater superoleophobicity, offering innovative solutions for advanced surface engineering in challenging aquatic environments. Achieving high-performance coatings for underwater applications demands a…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (167+ words) Home " News " Coatings Technologies " Innovative hybrid materials enhance waterborne fire retardant coatings A new study demonstrates the synergistic effects of Ni, Fe-MOF and DOPO-modified alginate fibres in waterborne intumescent fire retardant coatings. The approach significantly boosts flame retardancy, char strength…...