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Research Collaboration Developing Sustainable Textile Coating

In a bid to replace the harmful chemicals used in durable water repellent (DWR) textile coatings, a new research collaboration is developing a sustainable alternative made from biopolymers.

12 Apr 2022

Scientists Develop Environmentally Safe, Frost-resistant Coatings

Airports are busy, especially during the winter. As passengers wait to board, delays get longer when airplanes need to be dowsed with thousands of gallons of deicing fluids that help them fight the frigid winter.

6 Apr 2022

Creating Antibacterial Silicon with Hydrogel Coatings

To investigate strategies for creating antimicrobial silicon rubber, a team of scientists writing in ACS Applied Polymer Materials has developed a tough hydrogel coating. The research has potential for manufacturing safer materials for medical catheters.

4 Apr 2022

Nanoparticle Film Exhibits Wide Applicability

Although various photocatalyst powders can effectively remove contaminants and microorganisms from water, their practical application is restricted due to poor recovery performance.

1 Apr 2022

Frost-Resistant and Icephobic Coatings Likely to be a Longer-Lasting Alternative to Conventional Deicers

Airports are extremely busy, particularly in the winter. When planes need to be dowsed with thousands of gallons of deicing fluids to help them combat the frigid winter, delays increase and passengers wait to board. However, as soon as the plane takes off, the majority of the liquid is ejected from the plane’s surface, causing pollution of freshwater streams and lakes.

1 Apr 2022

New Eco-Friendly Coating to Make Building Materials Fire-Resistant

Catastrophic residential fires and wildfires have a significant impact in terms of fatalities and injuries, as well as loss of property.

23 Mar 2022

Scientists Develop a Way to Fabricate Oxidation-Resistant Thin Films of Copper

Copper (Cu) is of fundamental importance to our daily lives due to its excellent electrical conductivity, as well as other valuable physical properties, such as the ability to draw copper into thin wires.

22 Mar 2022

Biggest Obstacle for Commercialization of Solar Cell Technology Resolved

Perovskite solar cells exhibit great potential for enhanced energy-conversion efficiency; however, they degrade in sunlight, causing their performance to deteriorate over time.

16 Mar 2022

Smart Coatings in the Pipeline: Made from Cheap Chemicals, This Polymer Packs a Punch

An imaginative approach to polymer surface coating has produced a sustainable way to remove mercury from water – while providing a wide range of protection including for preventing metal corrosion and solvent damage of plastic PVC pipes.

16 Mar 2022

Flinders Researchers Take a Significant Step Forward in Multi-Functional Coatings

15 Mar 2022

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Coatings and Thin Films News

Research Collaboration Developing Sustainable Textile Coating

Scientists Develop Environmentally Safe, Frost-resistant Coatings

Creating Antibacterial Silicon with Hydrogel Coatings

Nanoparticle Film Exhibits Wide Applicability

Frost-Resistant and Icephobic Coatings Likely to be a Longer-Lasting Alternative to Conventional Deicers

New Eco-Friendly Coating to Make Building Materials Fire-Resistant

Scientists Develop a Way to Fabricate Oxidation-Resistant Thin Films of Copper

Biggest Obstacle for Commercialization of Solar Cell Technology Resolved

Smart Coatings in the Pipeline: Made from Cheap Chemicals, This Polymer Packs a Punch

Flinders Researchers Take a Significant Step Forward in Multi-Functional Coatings

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

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Choosing the Ideal Automotive Bonding Tape: Testing Methods for Optimal Performance

The Characterization of Additive Manufacturing Powders

VOCs and SVOCs - How to Achieve Cleaner Air

How does Optifuel Enhance the Analysis of Gasoline, Diesel, and Renewables?

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Coatings and Thin Films News

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

1New Electrolyte Improves Battery Production and Recycling

2Longer-Lasting Catalyst Boosts Hydrogen Production

3New Solid-State Electrolyte Increases the Affordability of Green Energy Storage

4Max Space Utilizes ALUULA Material for Space Habitat Construction

5Gold May Be Key Element for Cleaner Drinking Water

6New Smart Adhesive with Unmatched Strength and Versatility

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