Sunlight‐Activated Self‐Healing Polymer Coatings
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DOI: 10.1002/adem.201901223
Abstract: UV light can cause damage to polymer coatings used in transportation, oil, and agricultural industries, requiring costly repair or replacement of the coating. Herein, a self‐healing epoxy coating is developed so that UV light activates… read more here.
Keywords: healing polymer; polymer coatings; activated self; self ... See more keywords
Hydrophobic self-healing polymer coatings from carboxylic acid- and fluorine-containing polymer nanocontainers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2019.02.050
Abstract: Abstract The development of multifunctional nanocontainers for self-healing coatings is of great interest for environmental and healthcare applications. In this study, we developed a synthetic strategy for a hydrophobic and self-healing anticorrosion coating from carboxylic… read more here.
Keywords: acid fluorine; carboxylic acid; hydrophobic self; polymer coatings ... See more keywords
Stability of polymer coatings on nebulizer membranes during aerosol generation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2019.08.020
Abstract: The dimensions of orifices found in aperture plates utilized for nebulization can be modified by thin polymer coatings with the aim to control the size distribution of the generated aerosol droplets. However, the stability of… read more here.
Keywords: aerosol generation; polymer coatings; nebulizer membranes; membranes aerosol ... See more keywords
Innovative Silver-Based Capping System for Mesoporous Silica Nanocarriers Able to Exploit a Twofold Anticorrosive Mechanism in Composite Polymer Coatings: Tailoring Benzotriazole Release and Capturing Chloride Ions.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c15231
Abstract: In this work, engineered stimuli-responsive mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) were developed and exploited in polymer coatings as multifunctional carriers of a typical corrosion inhibitor, benzotriazole (BTA). In detail, a new capping system based on a… read more here.
Keywords: polymer coatings; system; mesoporous silica; capping system ... See more keywords
Slippery Antifouling Polymer Coatings Fabricated Entirely from Biodegradable and Biocompatible Components.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c25218
Abstract: We report the design of slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces (SLIPS) fabricated from building blocks that are biodegradable, edible, or generally regarded to be biocompatible. Our approach involves infusion of lubricating oils, including food oils, into… read more here.
Keywords: polymer; polymer coatings; slippery antifouling; antifouling polymer ... See more keywords
Do Polymer Coatings Change the Aberrations of Conventional and Wavefront-guided Scleral Lenses?
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DOI: 10.1097/opx.0000000000001462
Abstract: SIGNIFICANCE The findings of this study indicate that patients could simultaneously be offered the individualized optical correction of wavefront-guided (WFG) lenses and the superior comfort afforded by polymer coatings. This could be helpful to patients… read more here.
Keywords: wavefront guided; polymer coatings; repeated builds; guided scleral ... See more keywords
Combining Microscopy Assays of Bacteria-Surface Interactions To Better Evaluate Antimicrobial Polymer Coatings
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DOI: 10.1128/aem.02241-21
Abstract: We present and evaluate a combination of methods for validating the efficacy of antimicrobial surfaces. Antimicrobial surfaces/coatings based on contact-killing components can be instrumental to functionalize a wide range of products. ABSTRACT Validation of the… read more here.
Keywords: polymer; polymer coatings; microscopy; contact killing ... See more keywords
Tunable microring resonators using light-activated functional polymer coatings.
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DOI: 10.1364/ol.399411
Abstract: We demonstrate tunable microring resonators (TMRs) based on light-activated functional polymer coatings deposited on glass optical fibers. TMRs were fabricated using two layers of polydimethylsiloxane-based compounds: one incorporating an azobenzene dye and one using a… read more here.
Keywords: light activated; polymer coatings; activated functional; tunable microring ... See more keywords
Optimisation of Amphiphilic-Polymer Coatings for Improved Chemical Stability of NaYF4-based Upconverting Nanoparticles.
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DOI: 10.17344/acsi.2021.7336
Abstract: NaYF4 nanoparticles codoped with Yb3+ and Tm3+ exhibit upconversion fluorescence in near-infrared and visible spectral range. Consequently, such upconverting nanoparticles (UCNPs) can be used as contrast agents in medical diagnostics and bioassays. However, they are… read more here.
Keywords: chemical stability; polymer coatings; stability; amphiphilic polymer ... See more keywords
Comparable Studies on Nanoscale Antibacterial Polymer Coatings Based on Different Coating Procedures
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DOI: 10.3390/nano12040614
Abstract: The antibacterial activity of different antibiotic and metal-free thin polymer coatings was investigated. The films comprised quaternary ammonium compounds (QAC) based on a vinyl benzyl chloride (VBC) building block. Two monomeric QAC of different alkyl… read more here.
Keywords: polymer; polymer coatings; nanoscale antibacterial; antibacterial polymer ... See more keywords
Recent Advances in UHMWPE/UHMWPE Nanocomposite/UHMWPE Hybrid Nanocomposite Polymer Coatings for Tribological Applications: A Comprehensive Review
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DOI: 10.3390/polym13040608
Abstract: In the recent past, polymer coatings have gained the attention of many researchers due to their low cost, their ability to be coated easily on different substrates, low friction and good anti-corrosion properties. Various polymers… read more here.
Keywords: polymer coatings; advances uhmwpe; tribological applications; uhmwpe uhmwpe ... See more keywords