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May 18, 2013 - Preparation, Mechanical Properties and Surface Morphologies of Waterborne Fluorinated Polyurethane-acrylate - Technical Paper
A series of waterborne fluorinated polyurethane-acrylate (WFPUA) materials were prepared from polyester polyol (NJ-330), isophorone diisocyanate...

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May 18, 2013 - Environmental Friendly Anti-microbial Adhesion Agents for Anti-fouling Paints - Patent
An ecologically compatible anti-microbial-adhesion agent is described, which is particularly suitable for use in anti-fouling paints, preferably for...

May 18, 2013 - Peering into Polypyrrole–SDS Nanodispersions: Rheological View - Technical Paper
Synthesis and rheological properties of a series of polypyrrole (PPy) nanodispersions stabilized by sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) are described here.... (1 Member Reaction)

May 18, 2013 - Water-soluble AZO Compound or Salt Thereof, Ink Composition and Colored Article - Patent
Disclosed are: a yellow dye which has a color phase having a high contrast ratio suitable for inkjet recording, can produce recorded materials having...

May 10, 2013 - High Performance Alkyd Paints Based on Kaolin for Corrosion Protection of Steel - Technical Paper
Calcination of kaolin presents an easy route to obtain high performance and eco-friendly anticorrosive filler. The objective of the present work was... (1 Member Reaction)

May 10, 2013 - Hyperbranched Waterborne Polyurethanes - Technical Paper
A hyperbranched polyol (HBP), viz. hyperbranched 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl) propionic acid (MPA) polyester-16-hydroxyl, was incorporated chemically into...

May 10, 2013 - Multilayered Alkyd Resin/Nanocellulose Coatings for Renewable Packaging Solutions - Technical Paper
A surprisingly simple and rapid methodology for large-area, lightweight, and thin laminate coatings with remarkable moisture barrier properties is...

May 10, 2013 - One-pot Photoinduced Synthesis of Conductive Polythiophene-epoxy Network Films - Technical Paper
This paper describes a novel methodology for fabricating conductive epoxy-polythiophene network films by simultaneous photoinduced step-growth and...

May 05, 2013 - Dual Color Electronically Addressable Ink - Patent
A dual color electronically addressable ink includes a non-polar carrier fluid; a first colorant of a first color; and a second colorant of a second... (1 Member Reaction)

May 05, 2013 - Probing Molecular Structures of Poly(dimethylsiloxane) at Buried Interfaces in Situ - Technical Paper
Silicone materials such as poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) are widely used in a variety of important applications such as polymer adhesives, packaging...

May 05, 2013 - RAFT-mediated One-pot Aqueous Emulsion Polymerization of Methyl Methacrylate - Technical Paper
The polymerization-induced self-assembly of amphiphilic block copolymers in water was performed following a reversible addition-fragmentation chain...

May 05, 2013 - Study of Molecular Level Interactions of Loops and Direct Bridges of HEURs on Latex Particles - Technical Paper
Viscosity building in latex coatings to provide desirable shear thinning rheological properties is a key property commercially achieved with...

Apr 27, 2013 - Antimicrobial Waterborne Coatings Based on Poly(Styrene-co-maleic Anhydride) - Technical Paper
Poly(styrene-alt-maleic anhydride) was successfully (partially) modified with N,N-dimethylaminopropylamine to yield the corresponding N-substituted... (1 Member Reaction)

Apr 27, 2013 - Carbon Nanotube-reinforced Siloxane-PMMA Hybrid Coatings with High Corrosion Resistance - Technical Paper
Siloxane-polymethyl methacrylate hybrid films containing functionalized multiwall carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were deposited by dip-coating on carbon...

Apr 27, 2013 - Characterization and Properties of Epoxy Powder Coatings Containing Nanoclays - Technical Paper
Two types of nanoclays, montmorillonite nanoflakes and halloysite nanotubes, at various concentrations were tested as nanofillers in epoxy powder...

Apr 27, 2013 - Organic–inorganic Coatings Based on Epoxidized Castor Oil with APTES/TIP and TEOS/TIP - Technical Paper
Two series of organic–inorganic hybrid films were prepared from epoxidized castor oil (ECO) and the inorganic precursor titanium(IV) isopropoxide...

Apr 27, 2013 - Solventless Synthesis and Free-radical Photopolymerization of Acrylated Castor Oil - Technical Paper
A simple, low environmental impact procedure for preparing acrylated castor oil (ACO) was developed using a hybrid acrylate isocyanate monomer. The... (1 Member Reaction)

Apr 20, 2013 - Encapsulation of Non-chemically Modified Clay Platelets via Emulsion Polymerization - Technical Paper
This paper demonstrates that a covalent bonding between clay platelets and polymer chains is not necessary for a successful encapsulation of the...

Apr 20, 2013 - Ink Composition for Inkjet Recording - Patent
It is an object of the present invention to provide an aqueous ink composition for inkjet recording, the aqueous ink composition having satisfactory...

Apr 20, 2013 - Rheology and Roll Coating Dynamics of Metallic Basecoats for Automotive Pre-coated Metal Sheet - Technical Paper
Rheological behavior and coating dynamics of solvent-based metallic basecoats using 3-roll coaters were investigated for the application process based...

Apr 20, 2013 - Volume Shrinkage of UV-curable Coating Formulation Investigated by Laser Reflection Method - Technical Paper
Volume shrinkage is one of the main drawbacks of UV-cured coatings and can lead to premature coating failures. Due to the rapid polymerization during...

Apr 20, 2013 - Water-based Hybrid Zinc Phosphate–polymer Miniemulsion Synthesis - Technical Paper
A water-based hybrid zinc phosphate–polymer miniemulsion was synthesized via a multiple miniemulsion process. In this process zinc phosphate was...

Apr 13, 2013 - Improving Coating Characteristics of Palm Stearin Alkyd by Modification with Ketone Resin - Technical Paper
The present study describes the modification of long oil palm stearin based alkyd resin through blending it with a commercially available ketone resin...

Apr 13, 2013 - Method to Match Color and Appearance of Coatings Containing Effect Pigments - Patent
The present invention is directed to a method for matching color and appearance of a target coating of an article. The method comprising the steps...

Apr 13, 2013 - Microstructure and Properties of Poly(urethane-siloxane)s Based on Hyperbranched Polyester - Technical Paper
Poly(urethane-siloxane) networks based on hydroxyethoxy propyl terminated poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) as the soft segment and 4,4′-methylenediphenyl...

Apr 13, 2013 - Rheological Studies to Understand Sedimentation Tendency of Pigments in Solventborne Alkyd Primer - Technical Paper
These rheological studies are carried out to understand the sedimentation tendency of pigments in solvent borne alkyd primer (SP). Three high pigment...

Apr 13, 2013 - Surface Structures of PDMS Incorporated with Quaternary Ammonium Salts Designed for Antibiofouling and Fouling Release Applications - Technical Paper
Poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) materials have been extensively shown to function as excellent fouling-release (FR) coatings in the marine environment....

Apr 06, 2013 - Ambient-curable Superhydrophobic Fluoropolysiloxane/TiO₂ Nanocomposite Coatings - Technical Paper
Ambient-curable superhydrophobic fluoropolysiloxane/TiO₂ nanocomposite coatings were prepared simply by blending a hydrophobic...

Apr 06, 2013 - Effects of Zinc Ions on the Performance of Epoxy Coated Mild Steel Under Cathodic Protection - Technical Paper
This work aimed to address the issues that arise when cathodic protection is applied to a coated structure. The use of zinc chloride (ZnCl2) as a...

Apr 06, 2013 - Enhancement of Film Properties of Environmentally Friendly UV-curable Alkyd Coating - Technical Paper
Environmental friendly coatings have gained popularity and importance owing to the implementation of various environmental legislations to curb the...

Apr 06, 2013 - Preparation and Properties of Urethane Alkyd Based on a Castor Oil/Jatropha Oil Mixture - Technical Paper
Castor oil is the only major natural vegetable oil that contains a hydroxyl group and so it is widely used in many chemical industries, especially in...

Apr 06, 2013 - Waterborne Polyurethane-acrylic Copolymers Crosslinked Core–shell Nanoparticles for Humidity-sensitive - Technical Paper
A novel crosslinked core–shell emulsion of waterborne polyurethane-acrylic copolymers (PUA) was successfully synthesized by emulsion polymerization....

Mar 30, 2013 - Preparation and Characterization of Abrasion-resistant Coatings on Polycarbonate - Technical Paper
A series of abrasion-resistant coatings based on methyltrimethoxysilane (MTMS), tetraethoxysilane (TEOS), and methacyloxypropyltrimethoxysilane (MEMO)...

Mar 30, 2013 - Preparation of Melting-free Poly(Lactic Acid) by Amorphous and Crystal Crosslinking Under UV Irradiation - Technical Paper
The poly(lactic acid) (PLA) with 3.6% mol of benzophenone (BP) per repeat unit of PLA can be crosslinked to a gel fraction of 98.5% at UV energy of...

Mar 30, 2013 - Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Antimicrobial N-Halamine Polymers and Coatings - Technical Paper
Antimicrobial N-halamine polymers and coatings have been studied extensively over the past decade thanks to their numerous qualities such as...

Mar 30, 2013 - Water-based Black Ink Composition for Inkjet Recording Applications - Patent
This patent application describes a water-based black ink composition which, when used in inkjet recording and writing tools, can provide recorded...

Mar 22, 2013 - Effects of Copper (II) Acetate Pretreatment on Zinc Phosphate Coating - Technical Paper
Zinc phosphate coating is widely used for corrosion protection of metallic materials, mainly mild steel. In the present study, the effect of...

Mar 22, 2013 - Plant Oil Polyol Nanocomposite for Antibacterial Polyurethane Coating - Technical Paper
Some preliminary investigations on “green” preparation, morphology and antibacterial behavior of Linseed polyol nanocomposite [LMPOL] for...

Mar 22, 2013 - Synthesis, Characterization and Corrosion Evaluation of Novel Cationomeric PUDs - Technical Paper
New aqueous cationomeric polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) were synthesized by three step reaction process. Isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) was reacted...

Mar 22, 2013 - Vegetable Oil Based Hyperbranched Poly(Ester Amide) as an Advanced Surface Coating Material - Technical Paper
Vegetable oil based hyperbranched poly(ester amide) (HBPEA) has enormous importance because of its unique characteristics. Thus the synthesis of HBPEA...

Mar 16, 2013 - Method for Creating Coating Color Database - Patent
The subject invention provides a method of creating a database for searching for a paint color having a desired texture, a search method using the...

Mar 16, 2013 - Preparation and Characterization of Zirconia Nanocomposite Antistatic Coatings on Plastics - Technical Paper
Zirconia nanoparticles synthesized by the sol–gel method were surface modified by the coupling agent, 3-(trimethoxy silyl) propyl methacrylate (MSMA),...

Mar 16, 2013 - Suspension Polymerization in the Presence of an Inhibitor - Technical Paper
A typical suspension polymerization accommodates a simultaneous emulsion polymerisation that produces emulsion particles. A consecutive emulsion and... (1 Member Reaction)

Mar 16, 2013 - The Assessment of a Smart Anticorrosive Coating by the Electrochemical Noise Technique - Technical Paper
Zinc phosphate and related compounds are convenient replacements for chromates. However, more eco-compatible pigments are being investigated. The...

Mar 09, 2013 - Antimicrobial Resin Compositions - Patent
This patent application describes methods for making antimicrobial resins and for forming coatings comprising antimicrobial resins on substrate...

Mar 09, 2013 - Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Polyurethane Dispersions Based on Renewable Raw Materials - Technical Paper
Renewable resources, especially natural oils, have received increasing attention as raw materials for polymers. The synthesis and characterization of...

Mar 09, 2013 - Synthesis and Properties of UV-curable Tung Oil Based Resins - Technical Paper
UV-curable tung oil based resins of GMA-PCDMAT and GMA-ICDMAT were synthesized via Diels–Alder reaction with maleic anhydride (MA), subsequent...

Mar 08, 2013 - Low-loading Titanate Inorganic Pigments for Use in Infrared Reflective Colors - Patent
This patent application describes complex inorganic titanate pigments with low dopant levels (i.e., less than about 5%) exhibit coloristic and...

Mar 04, 2013 - Determination of Reaction Condition and Characterization of Palm Oil Based UV Curable - Technical Paper
In this study, a UV curable resin based on palm oil was prepared by modifying palm oil with glycerol and glycidyl methacrylate (GMA). First,...

Mar 04, 2013 - Effects of Surface Treatments on Anticorrosion Performance of Epoxy Nanocomposites on Steel - Technical Paper
The St-37 type steel substrates were pretreated with Cr(VI) and Cr(III) conversion coatings where the latter was then post-treated with Co(II) and...