The research in nanotechnology, viz. the development of nanomaterials and
nanocomposites has widened their applications in various sectors. The heritage …

Environmentally friendly waterborne polyurethane (WPU) coatings are used extensively due
to their low VOCs emission than solvent based PU coatings. Additionally, WPU coatings …

Wood has been used for thousands of years and remains an important material in the
construction industry, most often protected with coatings. Development of nanotechnology …

This study aims to assess the effect of two different amounts of bio a renewable black
pigment derived from wood waste on the durability of a bio-based wood paint. The effect of …

The energy consumption and environment pollution play an important role to the sustainable
development in the dyeing and finishing industry. The aim of this study is to synthesize a …

This work reviewed innovative wood surface treatments based on nanotechnology. It is well
documented in the literature that the cell walls of wood present significant porosity; this …

This study aims to assess the effect of two different colloidal silver amount on the durability
and biocidal activity of a water-borne wood paint. The influence of this multifunctional …

Waterborne polyurethanes (WPUs), owing to their environmental friendliness and non-
flammability, are considered as a green class of materials for a wide spectrum of …

In this work, TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibers (TOCNs) were investigated as a green
additive to the waterborne polyurethane (WPU) based coating, for improving its mechanical …

Fluorinated polyurethane (FPU) is a new kind of polyurethane (PU) material with great
applicational potential, which is attributed to its high bond energy CF bonds. Its unique low …