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Researchers found that plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition (PECVD) of polymerised 1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone (NVP) and poly(ethylene glycol) methacrylate (PEGMA) on orthokeratology lenses leads to a significant increase in hydrophilicity and a clear anti-adhesive effect.
A recent research proves that the integration of benzoxazine-functionalised silanes into tetraethoxysilane-based sol-gel coatings leads to a significant increase in hydrophobic stability and corrosion resistance, as demonstrated by a variety of characterisation methods including water contact angle measurements and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.
Sustainability, as a concept and practice, has boosted the research and development of new raw materials from renewable sources, and processes with a lower environmental impact for different industrial sectors, particularly those using composites such as Mobility and Transport, Construction, Sports, Furniture and Defence industries. Companies operating in these markets,…
The two hottest topics of the industry combined in one conference!
One of the many highlights at the European Coatings Show in Nuremberg in March 2023 will be the Pre-Conference Tutorials. They will take place on 26 March, the evening before the European Coatings Show Conference begins. These tutorials cover the most important topics in coatings and are aimed at newcomers, career changers and those who need to refresh their knowledge in a field.