Research and Development

Innovative scientific research carried out by Universities, Research Centers, Institutes ...


The Australian Research Council Inaugurated the Research Hub for Advanced Manufacturing with 2D Materials

The new Research Hub will develop new solutions, technologies and processes for water treatment, functional paints and coatings.

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The Newly-Developed Bactiguard Coating Reduces Thrombo-Inflammatory Reactions and Acute Stent Thrombosis

The researchers have studied a noble metal coating reducing thrombo-inflammatory reactions and acute stent thrombosis.

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Researchers Developed a Biocoating Containing Oxygen-Producing Bacteria That Capture CO2

The researchers from the University of Surrey suggest that the Green Living Paint biocoating could be used in extreme environments such as space stations.

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Julien Bras Honoured with the Arkema – Académie Des Sciences Prize for Innovation in Chemistry

The Arkema – Académie des sciences prize for innovation in chemistry honoured Julien Bras and its research on renewable materials.

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Keyland Polymer Opened a New R&D Lab for UV-Cured Solid Resins in Barcelona

The new Spanish laboratory will allow Keyland to expand its global research, development and production capabilities as well as the sales of UV-cured solid resins.

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Researchers Have Created a Chameleon-Inspired Coating to Insulate Buildings

The Namaqua chameleon’s ability to regulate temperature by changing its skin color inspired an energy-efficient coating that both cools and warms buildings.

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Stanford University Researchers Formulated Coatings Keeping Buildings Insulated

The new coating can be applied on buildings and refrigerated trucks to keep them insulated, reducing energy consumption, costs and emissions.

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The Ask Joe Powder Powdcast – Episode 49

Joe Powder is back with a new episode of its powdcast: Episode 49 – Business Secrets of the Pharaohs.

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BASF Has Further Expanded its Innovation Campus in Shanghai

BASF invested a total of €280 million in the Innovation Campus Shanghai, which now includes two new R&D buildings serving the Asia-Pacific region.

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RMIT Europe Will Take Part in the ALCOAT Research Project for Aluminium Alloy Coatings

The ALCOAT project will develop two new families of recycled aluminium alloy coatings as a more sustainable alternative to zinc galvanisation.

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Researchers Developed a Coating Increasing Electron Emissions

The new surface coating technology increases the electron emission of materials, leading to increased performances in electron microscopes.

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EMU Coatings Research Institute Won the Special University Award for UV-Curable Coatings

Researchers from Eastern Michigan University have been awarded for the contributions to advanced and sustainable UV-curable coatings.

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Researchers Developed a Non-Toxic Paintable Protein Inhibiting Biofouling

The researchers from Johns Hopkins APL presented a sustainable enzyme-based polymer coating for protecting hulls.

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The University of Trento Announces a Workshop on Coatings

Several industry professionals are going to speak at the event “Organic coatings, the solution for protection and aesthetics: trends and innovations in the industry”.

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The Ask Joe Powder Powdcast – Episode 48

Joe Powder is back with a new episode of its powdcast: Episode 48 – That’s Mister Powder to You, Mister.

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