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Mar 21, 2022 | Industry News
Researchers find a sustainable way to develop a polymer surface coating to remove mercury from water – while providing a wide range of protection including for preventing metal corrosion and solvent...
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Feb 22, 2022 | Industry News
Scientists at NTU Singapore have developed a new type of coating that, when applied on a plastic surface, prevents fogging and ‘self-cleans’, overcoming the need for frequent reapplications...
Feb 10, 2022 | Industry News
The superhydrophobic coatings market is projected to expand from a value of US$ 12.67 Mn in 2020 to US$ 319.52 Mn by 2031, at a prominent CAGR of 34.1% during the forecast period...
Feb 3, 2022 | Industry News
A team in the Penn State Department of Architectural Engineering examined the energy-saving properties of a coating comprising nanoscale components that can reduce heat loss and better absorb heat...
Jan 10, 2022 | Industry News
Scientists have developed an all-season smart-roof coating that keeps homes warm during the winter and cool during the summer without consuming natural gas or electricity...
Dec 29, 2021 | Industry News
University of Michigan-led team has demonstrated an inexpensive, clear coating that reduced snow and ice accumulation on solar panels, enabling them to generate up to 85% more energy in early...
Dec 23, 2021 | Industry News
University of Michigan-led team has demonstrated an inexpensive, clear coating that reduced snow and ice accumulation on solar panels, enabling them to generate up to 85 percent more energy in early...
Nov 3, 2021 | Industry News
Zentek announces the development of a new, patent-pending, carbon-based, nanotechnology-enhanced coating designed to prevent ice accretion. ZEN’s preliminary results have demonstrated a 96%...
Nov 1, 2021 | Industry News
Researchers use microstructures to create color-shifting coatings which, unlike the typical iridescent nanostructures, are more customizable due to their size and shape. By using this new class of...
Oct 26, 2021 | Industry News
A newly developed coating that allows for certain liquids to move across surfaces without fluid loss could usher in new advances in a range of fields, including medical testing. The innovation has...