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A simple method for making clear coatings that can block heat and conduct electricity could radically cut the cost of

A typical recycling process converts large quantities of items made of a single material into more of the same. However,

Scientists from the University of Nottingham have developed a new way to control harmful fungi, without the need to use

Superhydrophobic surfaces repel water like nothing else. This makes them extremely useful for antimicrobial coatings — as bacteria, viruses and

Shrimp, lobsters and mushrooms may not seem like great tools for the battlefield, but three engineers from the University of

Masks, gowns, and other personal protective equipment (PPE) are essential for protecting healthcare workers. However, the textiles and materials used

Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a Multilevel Antimicrobial Polymer (MAP-1) coating that

The coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, which is responsible for the current COVID-19 pandemic, is transmitted between people mainly via respiratory droplets, but

Always-On™ surface coating demonstrates first correlation of sustained environmental bioburden reduction and 36% Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) declines. A new study

Over the course of their journey from the open fields to the produce displays at grocery stores, fresh vegetables and

For a long time, the production of ceramic coatings has only been possible by means of sintering techniques conducted at

Polymer foils that are extremely thin and characterized by a high light scattering rate are produced by a new process

Everyday life without artificial intelligence is barely conceivable in today’s world. Countless applications in areas such as autonomous driving, foreign

High-powered, ultra-fast lasers are increasingly used in various industrial applications, thanks to their ability to remove material of almost any

This photograph depicts Clostridium difficile colonies after 48hrs growth on a blood agar plate; Magnified 4.8X. C. difficile, an anaerobic

Rutgers biomedical engineers have developed a “bio-ink” for 3D printed materials that could serve as scaffolds for growing human tissues

It’s often the first thing we notice about a vehicle, and it reveals a lot: how new (or not) the

Materials scientists at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering and colleagues in China have developed a coating that prevents ice from forming.

Throughout history, people have sought vibrant blue pigments. The Egyptians and Babylonians used lapis lazuli 6,000 years ago. In 1802,

Building materials that clean themselves could save immense time and labor in homes and businesses, as well as reduce disease

Every day, more than 141 billion liters of water are used solely to flush toilets. With millions of global citizens

Buildings devote more than 30% of their energy use to heating, cooling, and lighting systems. Passive designs such as cool