Microplastic contamination in environmental matrices is posing new challenges for scientific
community and general public across the globe. Wide-spectrum application of plastics in …

The matt waterborne coating possesses the characteristics of green environmental
protection, soft luster and broad application. At present, achieving the matting effect of the …

Recently, due to the depletion of natural resources and raising environmental and economic
concerns regarding petroleum derivatives, the creation of novel ecologically friendly and …

Cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) based composites have been explored as protective organic
coatings for metal surfaces, ceramics, and wood. However, the inherent hygroscopic nature …

In the past decades, the omnipresent bacterial attachment and biofilm formation on surfaces
have facilitated the transmission of infectious diseases on global scale, inflicting significant …

One-part (1K) polyurethane (PU) adhesive has excellent bulk strength and environmental
resistance. It is therefore widely used in many fields, such as construction, transportation …

Shape-memory poly (isocyanurate–urethane)(PIR–PUR) aerogels are low-density
monolithic nanoporous solids that remember and return to their permanent shape through a …

As an environmentally friendly new method for coating removal, laser cleaning has been
widely used in aircraft skin paint removal recently. However, due to the thermal damage …

In order to remove VOCs in paints and coatings as more as possible, photo-curable
waterborne polyurethane acrylates (WPUAs) were synthesized and an easy process to …

Occurrence of microplastics in various environmental matrices is a global reality.
Considering the significance of this fact, scientists are trying to identify and characterize this …