During the evolutionary development of plants, lignin emerged, engaging in a remarkable
synergy with polysaccharides. This union enhanced the adaptability of plants to harsh …

The development of innovative coatings with advanced multifunctional properties can lead
the way to a more sustainable future. During the last decade, the global use of solar energy …

Designing interfacial coating with tailored characteristics is a crucial step in regulating the
wetting properties of oil/water separation materials; however, the controllable fabrication of …

In recent years, with the rapid development of the economy and great progress in science
and technology, people have become increasingly concerned about their quality of life and …

In this study, lignin nanoparticles (LN) and octadecylamine-modified LN (LN-ODA) were
utilized as coating materials to enhance the hydrophobic, antioxidant, and ultraviolet …

Smooth amphiphobic and amphi-repellent surfaces have attracted attention because their
ability to repel liquids, possessing a broad range of surface tensions, offers the potential to …

Superhydrophobic coatings with remarkable water repellence have emerged as an
increasingly prominent field of research with the growth of the material engineering and …

Lignin as a biopolymer, has drawn much attention owing to its renewable nature,
biodegradability, easy availability, and excellent stability. Water-borne polyurethane (WPU) …

Water driven-based TENGs (WD-TENGs) are of great interest for their capability to harvest
hydropower. In this work, transparent perfluorodecyltriethoxysilane (PFDTES) mixed with …

Aromatic monomers are key building blocks for many polymer resins for coatings
applications. The rigid structure results in improved thermal and mechanical properties of …