A recent study describes a rough polydopamine-modified graphene oxide layer assembled on single-walled microcapsules. The wear-corrosion resistance and scratch healing of the coating were significantly improved. In order to obtain a microcapsule self-healing coating with outstanding wear and corrosion resistance, a novel double-walled microcapsule filled epoxy resin (EP) coating was fabricated by assembling graphene oxide …

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Computer Numerical Control (CNC) has been one of the top innovations of the last few centuries. It has completely changed how manufacturing processes work. The level of automation it brings has provided a gateway to focus on skill-based labor instead of physical labor. If you wonder ‘what is computer numerical control’ and how it works, …

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The January/February issue of the European Coatings Journal is out and focuses on protective coatings. It is no secret that the demands on the sustainability of coatings are constantly increasing. Protective coatings are no exception. Efforts to make these coatings more sustainable are one of the main drivers of research and development. Read more about …

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Time to read: 4 min With manufacturing processes evolving quite rapidly in today’s world, it can be difficult to keep up with so many groundbreaking discoveries. In an effort to learn more about the 3D printing world, in particular, I will be showcasing two identical designs composed of two different printing materials: PLA (polylactic acid) …

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Listening at high levels for too long can damage your hearing, sometimes permanently. That’s why it’s important to know what a healthy headphone volume is and how to protect your ears while still enjoying great sound. Understanding How We Hear Hearing is a complex process. Sound waves travel through the ear canal, vibrate the eardrum, …

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Intrinsic fluorescence of proteins is a valuable property that is widely exploited for investigation of unfolding, refolding, disulfide bonding and stability studies of individual proteins and domains. It is also valuable for studying protein-protein and protein-ligand interactions including the determination of reaction/binding kinetics. This intrinsic fluorescence is due to the presence of specific aromatic amino …

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We'll say what you're thinking: Khloé Kardashian is the best Kardashian. Yes, she's gorgeous, and she can do a mean contour, but she's also one of the most hilarious (and honest) reality-star-turned-celebs in the game. In addition to her Oxygen show, Kocktails With Khloé, Kardashian will soon be hosting a new reality show called Revenge …

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We already talked about the first stages of how to write your family history. In order to get started, you first have to determine what kind of format you are going to use. It could be a traditional memoir/narrative format, or you could choose to document your family history through a cookbook (and accompanying history …

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Description POD SALT CORE LYCHEE ICE NIC SALT E-LIQUID Pod Salt Lychee Ice delivers a florally sweet and intense fruity burst of lychee, infused with a cool icy twist to soften this vibrant flavour.Explore Pod Salt’s complete range of e-liquids that are guaranteed to provide exceptional flavour in a smooth and satisfying throat hit, such …

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Minerals and chemicals can build up on our hair strands, which creates all sorts of problems with our hair. Chelating shampoos help, but can be damaging to the hair if not used properly. Many people get confused over these shampoos, what they do and how to use them correctly. VEGAMOUR spoke with the experts about …

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