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Specialist Coating Now Approved for Concrete

A specialist fire resistance coating has been approved for use with concrete structures, offering important advances in safety and time of construction projects. Specifically developed by Sherwin-Williams to allow eas...

From The Sherwin-Williams Company 23 Oct 2014

Harvard Researchers Develop Super-Repellent Coating for Medical Implants

An innovative surface coating has been developed for medical implants using FDA-approved materials by a Harvard research team. This new solution has the potential to address bacterial infection and blood clotting, which are the two major problems currently faced by medical devices.

13 Oct 2014

Megatron Sputtering System Produces Coatings with Improved Surface Quality

Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films IST in Braunschweig, Germany, created the Megatron sputtering system that can produce a completely new range of coatings with better surface quality.

9 Oct 2014

Researchers Develop New Technique for Applying Optical Interference Coatings

Harvard University researchers have explained a new method of applying ultra-thin coatings over a coarse surface based on the optical phenomena - thin-film interference. This work is considered to be a promising technology for future applications including next-generation spacecrafts with thin decorative logos, rocket ships, advanced solar cells, and flexible electronic devices. The work is published in Applied Physics Letters journal.

1 Oct 2014

Modified Graphene Nanoribbon Deicing Film Allows Passage of Radio Frequencies

Scientists at Rice University lab have modified graphene nanoribbon deicing film designed for radar domes to now suit applications on glass. This technology may help keep glass surfaces of automobile windshields, large buildings and other similar applications, free from ice formation, while remaining transparent to radio frequencies.

17 Sep 2014

Converting Industrial Waste into Nanostructured Aircraft Turbine Coatings

Researchers at the Center for Research in Advanced Materials (Cimav) in Moneterrey have developed a nanostructured coating for aircraft turbines which can withstand temperatures greater than 1000°C.

11 Sep 2014

Coated Fabrics Manufacturers, Uretek Archer, to be Acquired by Trelleborg

Trelleborg has, through its business area Trelleborg Coated Systems, signed an agreement to acquire the assets and businesses from the U.S. based privately owned Uretek Archer LLC Group comprising Uretek LLC and Archer Rubber Company LLC. Completion of the transaction is subject to the approval of the relevant authorities.

4 Aug 2014

Hardide-T Coating Plays Major Role in Improvement of Trunnion-Mounted Ball Valves

The valve manufacturer has developed its own range of ‘Phase’ trunnion-mounted ball valves for the UK energy sector, and the use of the Hardide-T coating has significantly improved the valves’ performance.

From Hardide Coatings 30 Jul 2014

BASF Inaugurates New Automotive Coatings Plant in China

BASF Shanghai Coatings Co., Ltd. today inaugurated its new automotive coatings plant at the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park in Shanghai, China.

From BASF Corporation 25 Jul 2014

ACCCSA 2014: Michelman to Showcase HydraBan 430 Water Resistant Coating for Paper and Corrugated

Michelman will introduce HydraBan® 430, a highly water resistant coating for paper and corrugated in Booth #15 at the ACCCSA 2014 convention being held July 27-30, 2014 in Cartagena, Colombia.

25 Jul 2014

Editorial Highlights

The Material Breakthroughs Revolutionizing Photovoltaics

Photovoltaic technology is revolutionizing sustainable energy with advancements in perovskite cells and innovative recycling methods for eco-friendly solutions.

Emerging Technologies and Trends in the Aerospace Industry

The global economy depends on the aerospace industry, and the technological advancements the aerospace industry has to offer are immense. This article aims to delve into the fascinating world of aerospace and explore the most promising trends and technologies that the industry is developing. How will they pave the future of air travel, and will they make it safer, more sustainable, and more efficient?

Microporous Polymers and Their Applications

Microporous polymers, with their unique structures and properties, are revolutionizing gas storage, carbon capture, and catalysis in various scientific fields.

Coatings and Thin Films News

Specialist Coating Now Approved for Concrete

Harvard Researchers Develop Super-Repellent Coating for Medical Implants

Megatron Sputtering System Produces Coatings with Improved Surface Quality

Researchers Develop New Technique for Applying Optical Interference Coatings

Modified Graphene Nanoribbon Deicing Film Allows Passage of Radio Frequencies

Converting Industrial Waste into Nanostructured Aircraft Turbine Coatings

Coated Fabrics Manufacturers, Uretek Archer, to be Acquired by Trelleborg

Hardide-T Coating Plays Major Role in Improvement of Trunnion-Mounted Ball Valves

BASF Inaugurates New Automotive Coatings Plant in China

ACCCSA 2014: Michelman to Showcase HydraBan 430 Water Resistant Coating for Paper and Corrugated

Breaking Boundaries in Ceramic Machining with Internal Threading Innovation

Analytical Techniques Reveal History’s Tracked Changes

Beyond Lithium-Ion: Engineering the Future of Battery Technology

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Maximize Efficiency in Semiconductor QA with the Dimension IconIR300

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Editorial Highlights

The Material Breakthroughs Revolutionizing Photovoltaics

Emerging Technologies and Trends in the Aerospace Industry

Microporous Polymers and Their Applications

Coatings and Thin Films News

Breaking Boundaries in Ceramic Machining with Internal Threading Innovation

Analytical Techniques Reveal History’s Tracked Changes

Beyond Lithium-Ion: Engineering the Future of Battery Technology

1Banana Peels Power New Green Route to High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries

2New Insights into Perovskite Solar Cell Failure Pathways

3Processing Lignin Differently Could Dramatically Change its Electrical Properties

4New Technology for Processing Rare Earth Metals Licensed to Principal Mineral

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