In this study, the degradation of a water-borne acrylic coating and the influence of rutile-TiO
2 (R–TiO 2) nanoparticles and a hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) on its photo-stability …

Epoxy coatings are used in a wide variety of applications due to their excellent chemical,
thermal, and mechanical properties. However, their susceptibility to UV degradation has …

Osteoarthritis is a disease with a great socioeconomic impact and mainly affects articular
cartilage, a tissue with reduced self‐healing capacity. In this work, 3D printed 1, 4 butanediol …

This work implements computational chemistry as a screening tool to aid in the coating and
resin formulation process. Conceptual Density Functional theory (DFT) reactivity descriptors …

The effect of hydrophilic nanosilica additions on the (1–3% by wt.) mechanical performance
of epoxy powder coatings after UV exposure was investigated in this study. The epoxy …

In this study, polymeric hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS)-functionalized silica coated
rutile titanium dioxide (TiO 2-SiO 2) nanoparticles were prepared by encapsulating …

The wear resistance of organic coatings has an important role in order to extend their in-
service life. Epoxy powder coatings were mixed with nanosilica through ball milling to study …

The influence of the conditions of artificial degradation experiments on the photodegradation
process of polyester–urethane clearcoats has been studied by comparing three types of …

The microstructure design of multiblock copolymers is essential for achieving desired
interfacial properties in submerged applications. Two major design factors are the chemical …

For practical application, it is crucial to ensure that polymeric materials are protected against
degradation due to aging and ultraviolet (UV) irradiation. A range of advancements in …