Innovative materials

Researchers To Study Biological Molecules for Producing Ice-Shedding Coatings

Taking inspiration from nature could allow researchers to create ice-shedding coatings protecting solar panels and airplane wings.

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Roquette Received the ISCC PLUS Certification

The sustainable POLYSORB® product portfolio of Roquette allowed the company to achieve the ISCC PLUS Certification.

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Researchers Have Conducted a Study on Non-Newtonian Fluids That Would Prevent Clumping in Paints

The scientist from the University of Chicago have used piezoelectric nanoparticles to study the fundamental physics of non-Newtonian fluids to prevent clumping in paints.

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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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Asahi Kasei Will Expand its Coating Capacity for Lithium-Ion Battery Separators

The new capacity expansion will allow Asahi Kasei to supply coated separators for batteries for over 1.7 million electric vehicles.

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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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Fraunhofer IFAM Developed the Sustainable PFAS-Free Non-Stick PLASLON® Coating

The new environmentally-friendly non-stick coating of Fraunhofer IFAM can replace products with per- and polyfluorinated chemicals on everyday products.

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Kraton Launched the Nexar Anti-Fog Coatings for Medical Personal Protection Equipment

The new coating developed by Kraton prevents fogging from face shields and eye protection equipment worn by healthcare professionals.

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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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The Adapta Bonding System Technology Achieves Levels of Bonding Close to 100%

Adapta Color has developed a new bonding technology to respond to the market’s latest trends for increasingly metallic finishes.

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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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The New Joint Venture PPG Advanced Surface Technologies Provides Paint Films Solutions

PPG has recently launched a new joint venture in order to provide film solutions for automotive and industrial customers.

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SANITIZED AG Launched a Dual-Function In-Can Preservative and Sanitation Product

The new dual-function Sanitized® BDC works as in-can preservative and product sanitation agent for the paint industry.

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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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SUSU Researchers Developed a New Metal Matrix Heat Resistant Coating

The new coating will provide heat, corrosion and ionising radiation resistance as well as the ability to absorb or reflect electromagnetic radiation.

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