Low-energy accelerated electrons produce antifouling coatings
Low-energy electron beam technology (ebeam) is a multifunctional tool with a wide range of applications that can be used specifically
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How the science behind epidemics helped physicists develop state-of-the-art conductive paint
In new research published in Nature Communications, University of Sussex scientists demonstrate how a highly conductive paint coating that they have
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Clear window coating could cool buildings without using energy
As climate change intensifies summer heat, demand is growing for technologies to cool buildings. Now, researchers report in ACS Energy Letters that
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World’s whitest paint now thinner than ever, ideal for vehicles
The world’s whitest paint — seen in this year’s edition of Guinness World Records and “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” —
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Newly developed ice-shedding coating is 100 times stronger than others
A University of Houston mechanical engineer has developed a sprayable ice-shedding material that is 100 times stronger than any others.
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Protective coating material self-heals in 30 minutes when exposed to sunlight
Researchers have developed a transparent protective coating material that can self-heal in 30 minutes when exposed to sunlight. Excellent durability
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New copper coating could be the next superbug fighter
A new copper coating that kills bacteria quicker and in greater amounts than current formulations could soon be available for
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Fraunhofer IFAM opens new centre for digitally networked surface coating technology
With the newly opened ‘Center for Networked Surface and Coating Technology’, Fraunhofer IFAM is researching the digital future of surface
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A sunlight-driven “self-healing” anti-corrosion coating
Metal materials directly exposed to air, water or other corrosive media are prone to damaged due to various physical and
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles doped with silver incorporated paint to fight hospital-acquired infections
Nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections are a serious issue that is yet to be solved. They worsen patients’ condition, are highly resistant
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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
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Smart coatings from low-cost chemicals in the pipeline
An imaginative approach to polymer surface coating has produced a sustainable way to remove mercury from water — while providing
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Scientists develop long-lasting, anti-fogging coating for plastic surfaces that self-cleans
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a new type of coating that, when applied on a
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KIMS develops a functional antibacterial/antiviral additive
A research team led by Dr. Chang Su Kim at the Department of Nano-Bio Convergence of the Korea Institute of
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New research introduces adaptable smart window design that can heat or cool a house
Homeowners know that the type of windows in a house contribute greatly to heating and cooling efficiency. And that’s a
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Smart roof coating keeps houses warm in winter, cool in summer
Scientists have developed an all-season smart-roof coating that keeps homes warm during the winter and cool during the summer without
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Spray-on coating could make solar panels snow-resistant
In an advance that could dramatically improve the productivity of solar panels in cold climates, a University of Michigan-led team
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Smooth hydrophobic coatings may be more effective for aircraft de-icing
Icing poses a hazard to aircraft and is usually prevented with anti-icing fluids and hydrophobic coatings that reduce wettability and
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Scientists to propose new method for sustainable production of copolyester monomers with biomass
Poly (1,4-cyclohexylene dimethylene terephthalate-co-isophthalate) (PCTA) is an important copolyester that has been widely used in cosmetic containers, home appliances, and
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Scientists Obtain Pigments from Spent Zinc Plating Electrolytes | White pigments from toxic metallurgical waste
A Russian-Belorussian research team has come up with an innovative method for obtaining white pigments from toxic metallurgical waste. The method allows the
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New BBI JU and EU Horizon 2020 Project PERFECOAT | High Performance Bio-based Functional Coatings for Wood and Decorative Applications
Project aims to develop and validate wood and decorative coatings with more than 25 % bio-based components Achieving a climate-neutral
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Degradable coatings for compostable paper food packaging block grease and oil
Cups, cartons and food wrappers made of paper might seem like they would be biodegradable, but many contain a plastic
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Researchers turn non-toxic residue into coating that resists abrasion, stain and sunlight
Due to the global efforts to meet sustainability standards, many countries are currently looking to replace concrete with wood in
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Bio-based coating for wood outperforms traditional synthetic options
Due to the global efforts to meet sustainability standards, many countries are currently looking to replace concrete with wood in buildings. France, for example, will
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Antiviral surfaces, surface coatings and their mechanisms of action
Scientists from The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and the National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC) provide a comprehensive review of the
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Silver Attacks Bacteria, Gets ‘Consumed’ | Impacts of antibacterial interactions on silver affect applications
For millennia, silver has been utilized for its antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. Although its use as a disinfectant is widely
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Bioactive paper coatings to replace plastic for packaging foods
The amount of plastic waste increases every year. Some of this waste is due to plastic packaging used to protect
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The whitest paint is here and it’s the coolest, literally
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Antimicrobial coatings for plastic components
Viruses like SARS-CoV-2 can survive on plastics for up to three days – longer than on metals or cardboard. This
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Protective ship coatings as an underestimated source of microplastic pollution
Marine paints can be a major source of microplastics. In a new study, Oldenburg environmental geochemists hypothesize that ships leave
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