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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

New Coating Technology for Functional Hard Carbon Films Using Vacuum Plasma

Toyohashi University of Technology research team led by lecturer Toru Harigai have developed an ultra-high-rate coating technology for functional hard carbon films using vacuum plasma.

14 Mar 2022

Thermally Conductive Epoxy Features Chemical and High Temperature Resistance

Master Bond EP35AOLV is a two part heat cured epoxy system, designed for bonding, sealing, coating and potting applications.

From Master Bond Inc. 14 Mar 2022

How Does Graphene Oxide Prevent Rust?

In an article recently published in the open-access journal Coatings, researchers discussed the effect of graphene oxide (GO) additions on a rust converter primer's corrosion resistance.

10 Mar 2022

Perovskite-Based Films Insulate Solar Cells from Severe Heat and Moisture

KAUST researchers developed multilayered perovskite-based coatings that protect high-performance perovskite solar cells from excessive heat and moisture while also improving their long-term stability, which is an important step toward device commercialization.

9 Mar 2022

Hybrid Polyethylene Composites for Lightweight Coatings

In an article recently published in the open-access journal Materials, researchers presented the dielectric characteristics of hybrid polyethylene composites comprising carbon nanotubes and cobalt nanoparticles.

7 Mar 2022

72DL PLUS™ Thickness Gauge Measures Ultra-Thin Layers at High Speed

The new 72DL PLUS™ ultrasonic thickness gauge delivers precision thickness measurements at high speed in a portable, easy-to-use device. With fast scanning, advanced algorithms and Olympus’lowest-ever minimum thickness capability, the gauge can measure the thickness of very thin layers for challenging applications across industries.

From Evident Corporation - Industrial Microscopy 3 Mar 2022

Ultrathin Adaptable Films for Sturdy and Stretchy Bioelectronic Membranes

Scientists from the University of California (UCLA) have created an exclusive design of ultrathin films for extremely flexible yet mechanically strong bioelectronic membranes that could open doors for diagnostic on-skin sensors that can be positioned precisely over the body’s contours and adapt to its movements.

2 Mar 2022

Scientists Design Durable Anti-Fogging Coating for Plastic Surfaces with "Self-Cleaning" Ability

Researchers at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have created a new type of coating that, when coated on a plastic surface, inhibits fogging and ‘self-cleans’, repressing the need for recurrent reapplications.

23 Feb 2022

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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

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

New Coating Technology for Functional Hard Carbon Films Using Vacuum Plasma

Thermally Conductive Epoxy Features Chemical and High Temperature Resistance

How Does Graphene Oxide Prevent Rust?

Perovskite-Based Films Insulate Solar Cells from Severe Heat and Moisture

Hybrid Polyethylene Composites for Lightweight Coatings

72DL PLUS™ Thickness Gauge Measures Ultra-Thin Layers at High Speed

Ultrathin Adaptable Films for Sturdy and Stretchy Bioelectronic Membranes

Scientists Design Durable Anti-Fogging Coating for Plastic Surfaces with "Self-Cleaning" Ability

Multi-User Facilities: Effectively Supporting Research Goals Across Academia and Industry

What are the Benefits of Single-Crystal Sapphire?

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

Puncture Fixture Equipment - Features and Applications

HMK-CD4 Nano Particle Size Analyzer

Defender™ Omega Handheld Raman Analyzer

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Characterizing Li-Ion Battery Components Using FIB-SEM Tomography

Developing Bioactive Cell Culture Materials with Plasma Treatment

Best Practices for the Mitigation of Matrix-Induced Contamination

Quantifying Amorphous Cementitious Materials with Benchtop XRD

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

Multi-User Facilities: Effectively Supporting Research Goals Across Academia and Industry

What are the Benefits of Single-Crystal Sapphire?

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

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2New Smart Adhesive with Unmatched Strength and Versatility

3Smart Contact Lenses Offer Real-Time Pressure Data

4Abundant Elements Enhance Lithium-Iron Battery Performance

5Eco-Friendly Zinc Battery Targets Global Electricity Access

6Argonne Partners with Talon Metals to Boost Domestic Electric Vehicle Battery Production

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