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Showing 1 to 20 of 86 for “"Surface Coatings"”.
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Fire protection of surface coatings
… and toxic species production. Fire protective coatings are often employed to protect this unpredictably flammable substrate from ignition (for example resulting from arson attacks in the communal areas of multi- occupancy buildings). Literature shows a gap in the understanding of this problem,a …
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Antiviral polymeric drugs and surface coatings
… their viral targets, and (ii) creating antiviral surface coatings that detoxify aqueous solutions containing various viruses on contact. By harnessing the power of multivalency we endeavored to improve the potency of influenza inhibitors, as well as resurrect the potency of two FDA-approved …
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Biomimetic Surface Coatings from Modular Amphiphilic Proteins
… candidates for functionalization of scaffold surfaces since the ability to precisely control protein sequence and structure allows for fine-tuning of cell-substrate interactions that regulate cell behavior. In this thesis, a series of de novo proteins for bio-functionalization of interfaces …
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Tribological Behaviours Influenced by Surface Coatings and Morphology
… used in automotive industry to produce ceramic coatings on light metal components due to their high hardness, wear resistance, corrosion resistance and low friction coefficient. In this work, PEO process was used to produce a relatively thick (~20 μm) coating on A356 Al alloy for improving the …
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Surface Coatings for Antimicrobial Activity and Fast Evaporation
Coatings play a pivotal role in everyday life and across various industries. They offer protection, corrosion resistance, insulation, optical improvements, aesthetics, etc. This study investigates the design, fabrication, characterization and evaluation of surface coatings in two areas: …
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Driving tissue morphogenetic cascades using tunable nanolayered surface coatings
… the use of tunable, modular, nanoscale coatings that can prevent premature implant failure, induce targeted tissue repair by recapitulating aspects of the natural wound healing cascade and target therapy to the bone tissue. At the nanoscale, these coatings can impart multifunctionality …
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Standardized development of microarray technology via substrate-independent surface coatings
… dataset comparability lies with dissimilar surface properties between platforms, resulting in differential probe and target behaviors. To overcome these limitations regarding cross-platform dataset comparability, the development and use of multifunctional substrate-independent surface …
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Reflectance and Related Studies of The Weathering of Surface Coatings
… of the various ageing processes which occur in surface coatings during exposure. Particular emphasis in this respect is placed on the development and application of the goniophotometric technique to the quantitative characterisation of reflectance changes brought about by weathering - a usage …
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Concrete surface coatings and the influence of substrate moisture condition on bond strength
… when used on its own, is to coat the concrete surface with a decorative or protective coating. There are many coatings available, ranging from simple to complex formulations of inorganic and/or organic materials. These coatings each perform a unique function and will often be designed to combat …
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Study of the effect of molten CuCl immersion test on alloys with high Ni-content with and without surface coatings
… of yttria stabilized zirconia and alumina coatings were applied to the base metal using thermal spray methods. An immersion apparatus was designed and constructed to perform an immersion test that has a condition similar to those in a hydrogen plant. After the immersion test, the materials …
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Expanding the potential of gold nanorods: From size dependence and intrinsic anisotropy to formulating a new class of surface coatings
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2024-05-01
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Evaluation of Osseointegration Between Two Different Modalities of Hydroxyapatite Implant Surface Coatings: Plasma Sprayed HA Coated Implants and Electrophoresis Deposited Nano HA Coated Implants
… for 9 months.Discussion: The advantages of PS HA coatings are widely recognized, but little data exists on rate and quantity of osseointegration relative to newer coating methodologies such as electrophoresis deposition. EPD nano HA shows promise as a HA implant coating process, achieving higher …
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Surface coating deterioration studies
… project is concerned with the deterioration of surface coatings as a result of weathering and exposure to a pollutant gas (in this case nitric oxide). Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) plastisol surface coatings have been exposed to natural and artificial weathering and a comparison of the effects of …
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Automated techniques for surface coating deterioration studies
… ageing studies involving polymer based surface coatings. These techniques were required in order that the effects of low concentrations of pollutant gases, specifically nitric oxide, on surface coatings could be investigated with a reasonable degree of precision. As part of this …
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Methods of remedial treatment for carbonation-induced corrosion of reinforced concrete
… applications of corrosion inhibitors and surface coatings are highlighted in this thesis owing to their ease of practical application to such structures as railway viaducts. The factors that may enhance the effectiveness of the above two methods in terms of retardation of embedded steel …
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Effect of latent load on heat exchanger design
… due to condensate accumulation on fin surfaces. The current understanding of how coatings and surface characteristics influence condensate formation and removal in these conditions is limited. In this paper we will discuss the role of surface coatings and fin density on condensation …
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Development and Mechanism of Action of Antimicrobial Coatings
Antimicrobial coatings can inhibit the spread, via surfaces, of various diseases that infect humans. Antimicrobial coatings are useful because they can continue to kill pathogens (germs) for a long time after the surface is coated. This is a big improvement over use of common disinfectants that …
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Ocular Compatibility of Hydrogels
… elevated deposits, lens discolouration, and lens surface coatings and plaques were examined...
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The impact of coating architecture on the hardness, friction and wear resistance of hard and tribological nanocomposite coatings
… on the tribological performance of interacting surfaces. Vapor-deposited surface coatings can provide extended lifetimes, increased efficiencies and energy savings for mechanical components and tools. These benefits can also be extended to space mechanisms and satellites with the use of vacuum …
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