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Nano-Coating Innovation Preserves Documents and Artworks for Decades

Chulalongkorn University
March 13, 2025
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Researchers at Chulalongkorn University developed a nano-coating varnish that extends the lifespan of documents and artworks, protecting them from decay and discoloration.


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Safe and Sustainable by Design

Harnessing Digitalization to Accelerate the Development of Safer Inks, Paints and Coatings
Natasha Jeremic
March 10, 2025
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Digitalization, and the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework are shaping the future of safer, more sustainable inks, paints and coatings.


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Water-Based Solutions for Industrial Metal Coatings

Amanda Andrews Jiaming Wang
March 10, 2025
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This study evaluates waterborne polyurethane and polyacrylate resins with water-dispersible polyisocyanates to enhance corrosion resistance, durability and coating performance on metal substrates.


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Chungnam National University Researchers Develop Edible Biofilm to Extend Fruit Shelf Life

Chungnam National University
March 7, 2025
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Researchers at Chungnam National University developed an edible biofilm using chitosan and gallic acid to extend the shelf life of perishable fruits.


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An Evaluation of Controlled-Release Preservatives in Europe

Geoff Clay Dr. Thomas Heuer Dr. Joerg Wilken
March 5, 2025
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Field testing confirms that broad-spectrum, encapsulated dry-film preservatives provide long-term protection against fungal and algal growth, outperforming competitor formulations in diverse environmental conditions.


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Escaping the PFAS Ban

Antimony-Doped Tin Oxide-Based Antistatic Coatings vs. PEDOT and Fluorinated Anion-Based Antistatic Additives
Roel Huis in 't Veld
March 4, 2025
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ATO-based antistatic coatings outperform PEDOT and fluorinated additives, offering PFAS-free protection and superior stability, especially in PSAs for LCD polarizers to prevent static discharge.


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Demand for Lagoon Projects Surges

Vital Role of Aliphatic Polyurea-Based Protective Linings
DELTA Coatings
February 24, 2025
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Demand for man-made lagoons is rising, highlighting the durability of aliphatic polyurea-based linings for long-term waterproofing and structural integrity.


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Traffic-Light Maintenance

It’s Time to Send a Signal to Corrosion!
Cortec Corporation
February 21, 2025
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Protective coatings and vapor-phase corrosion inhibitors help extend the life of traffic signals by shielding poles and control cabinets from corrosion.


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Is Your Paint Shop Ready for Level 3 Autonomy?

The Radar Compliance Challenge
Emily Newton
February 14, 2025
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Refinishing is about more than just making a car look new again—it’s also a matter of safety. The look is all the more important today as self-driving vehicles drive demand for radar-compliant paint.


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Thermal Additive Conserves, Rejects or Contains Heat

Troy Marshall Hanni Taan
February 10, 2025
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A new thermal additive enhances energy efficiency and fire resistance, reducing heat absorption, improving emissivity, and meeting stringent environmental and building performance standards.


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