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" --…
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.…
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…
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…
KIMS develops a functional antibacterial/antiviral additive
The antibacterial/antiviral additive developed by KIMS. Credit: Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) A research team led by Dr. Chang…
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…
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…
Spray-on coating could make solar panels snow-resistant
https://youtu.be/YLwk3PxciEI In an advance that could dramatically improve the productivity of solar panels in cold climates, a University of Michigan-led…
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…
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…
Degradable coatings for compostable paper food packaging block grease and oil
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Cups, cartons and food wrappers made of paper might seem like they would be biodegradable, but…
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Researchers turn non-toxic residue into coating that resists abrasion, stain and sunlight
https://youtu.be/XtN0IEajRa0 Due to the global efforts to meet sustainability standards, many countries are currently looking to replace concrete with wood…
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…
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…
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…
Who bought whom in the paints and coatings industry for the first quarter of 2021?
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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…
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…
A new coating for paper packaging that’s both economical and ecofriendly: Paper without the microplastics
Michigan State University's Muhammad Rabnawaz has created a new coating for paper packaging that's both economical and ecofriendly. A paper…
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Biorizon consortium to create bio-MPA-based alkyd coating that exceeds fossil counterpart in terms of performance, sustainability and resource efficiency
Biorizon’s Bio-Aromatics4Coatings (BA4C) consortium succeeded to develop bio-MPA-based alkyd coatings that exceed fossil PA-based coatings in terms of performance, sustainability…
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