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IDTechEx Outlines How Coatings Can Unlock Performance and Compliance

Coatings are not always just a protective layer, they can also be a critical enabler of performance, compliance, and sustainability.

23 Dec 2025

PLASRECO Promotes a Sustainable Alternative to PFAS Coatings in the Packaging, Leather, and Textile Sectors

In sectors such as packaging, leather, and textiles, the use of functional coatings that provide properties such as water repellence, stain resistance, or non-stick effects is common practice.

From AIMPLAS 12 Dec 2025

Unconventional Composition Accelerates Thermoelectric Response in rGO Films

This study shows how unconventional Na-I stoichiometry in rGO films can enhance thermoelectric responses, leading to efficient thermal sensing applications.

11 Dec 2025

Using Synthetic Diamond to Address Pervasive Mineral Scaling in Industrial Systems

Mineral scaling in industrial pipes causes flow reduction, equipment strain, and increased costs in water and energy systems.

24 Nov 2025

MXenes: Synthesis Routes Impact Oxygen Content and so Stability

New study shows synthesis methods influence oxidation in Ti3AlC2 MAX phases and MXenes, revealing a disconnect in oxygen content effects on thermal stability.

23 Oct 2025

Laser-Grown Perovskite Films Deliver Brighter, More Stable LEDs

Innovative dual-laser film growth method yields high-quality perovskite layers, improving LED efficiency and stability for advanced optoelectronic applications.

21 Oct 2025

Nontoxic, Biodegradable Solid Lubricants for Seed Dispersal

Researchers at North Carolina State University have created a new category of nontoxic, biodegradable solid lubricants designed to aid in seed dispersal with modern agricultural machinery, aiming to replace current lubricants that raise concerns regarding human and environmental toxicity.

8 Oct 2025

Aluminum Oxide Coating for Carbonyl Iron Absorption Performance

Aluminum oxide-coated carbonyl iron demonstrates improved high-temperature microwave absorption, offering a solution for materials in stealth technology.

30 Sep 2025

New Protective Coating Could be the Key to Long-Lasting, Affordable Solid-State Batteries

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed a thin protective coating for solid-state batteries using atomic layer deposition. This coating enhances battery stability and performance, reduces manufacturing costs and allows production in less controlled environments.

11 Sep 2025

Zygo Announces Uniquely Durable & Repeatable Salt Fog Silver Coating

Zygo's salt fog silver coating delivers exceptional reflectivity and corrosion resistance for silver optics, crucial for defense and research applications.

From Zygo Corporation 13 Aug 2025

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