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New Coating Cuts Barnacle Build-Up to Keep Ships at Sea Longer

A new corrosion-resistant coating that halved the build-up of algae and barnacles on ship hydraulic components is now being trialled on HMAS Canberra, one of the Royal Australian Navy landing helicopter dock ships.

11 Oct 2018

Evonik launches EUDRAGIT® FL 30 D-55, an advanced combination polymer that sets a new benchmark for enteric coatings

EUDRAGIT® FL 30 D-55 combines advanced polymer technology for enteric coatings, offering flexibility and significant reductions in preparation times.

From Evonik Industries AG 5 Oct 2018

Using Hall Effect to Measure Hydrogen Magnetization Response in CoPd Thin Films

Scientists who consider hydrogen to be the futuristic clean energy source have been creating hydrogen-sensing technologies with the ability to detect leaks in hydrogen-powered vehicles and fueling stations before the gas causes an explosion.

14 Sep 2018

Dow Performance Silicones to Speak at AMI Agricultural Film Conference on New Silicone Masterbatch for COF Reduction

Dow Performance Silicones, a global business unit of DowDuPont Specialties Products division, will give a technical presentation on a new silicone-based masterbatch at the upcoming Applied Market Information (AMI) Agricultural Film Conference, 17-19 Sept. 2018 in Madrid, Spain.

From Dow Formulated Systems 31 Aug 2018

Efficiency and Stability of CQD Solar Cells Enhanced Using Organic Thin Film

Researchers created very stable & efficient CQD-based solar cells by employing an amorphous organic layer to block oxygen & water permeation.

28 Aug 2018

Plansee presents an expanded product portfolio at the Touch Taiwan

Discover Plansee's advanced coating materials at Touch Taiwan, featuring ultra-pure targets for displays, solar cells, and energy storage applications.

From PLANSEE 24 Aug 2018

PVA brings advanced coating/dispensing equipment to The Battery Show

PVA presents its innovative metering and coating systems at The Battery Show, featuring the PV202K-TCM and Delta series for enhanced manufacturing efficiency.

From PVA 13 Aug 2018

PVA to Highlight Conformal Coating Solutions at NEPCON South China

PVA's Delta 8 and Delta 6 systems, showcased at NEPCON South China, offer cutting-edge solutions in dispensing and coating automation for diverse applications.

24 Jul 2018

PVA to Highlight Conformal Coating Solutions at NEPCON South China

Join PVA at NEPCON South China to see the Delta 8 and Delta 6 selective coating systems, equipped with cutting-edge dual component and jet dispense valves.

24 Jul 2018

Color-Changing Transparent Hybrid Film Made of Natural Clay and Dye

Scientists at Tokyo Metropolitan University and Shimane University have developed a transparent hybrid film that blends dyes and natural clay minerals to form a material which has the ability to change its color as a response to environmental humidity.

17 May 2018

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