Prediction of loss of barrier properties in cracked thin coatings on polymer substrates subjected to tensile strain
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DOI: 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2021.127746
Abstract: Abstract Thin brittle coatings on polymer films are a potentially useful material combination for food packaging applications. The brittle coatings inevitably risk cracking when the package is converted. This strain-induced cracking leads to a loss… read more here.
Keywords: coatings polymer; loss; barrier properties; crack ... See more keywords
Photodynamic Coatings on Polymer Microfibers for Pathogen Inactivation: Effects of Application Method and Composition.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c16953
Abstract: A substantial increase in the risk of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) has greatly impacted the global healthcare industry. Harmful pathogens adhere to a variety of surfaces and infect personnel on contact, thereby promoting transmission to new… read more here.
Keywords: coatings polymer; polymer; photodynamic coatings; polymer microfibers ... See more keywords