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New Conductive Polymer Coating Enables More Powerful Batteries for EVs

Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have devised a conductive polymer coating known as HOS-PFM that can really offer longer-lasting, more robust lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.

8 Mar 2023

Horizon Brings the Power or micro-AM to the Production of ESD Sensitive Parts

Through the use of its in-house technology for template-based 3D microfabrication, Horizon Microtechnologies is opening up various application areas that have until now not been able to benefit from the agility, versatility, and innovation possible through the use of additive manufacturing (AM), more accurately micro-AM.

From Horizon Microtechnologies 6 Mar 2023

Taking Corrosion Protection to the Next Level

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed an exceptional material that protects against corrosion's destructive effects.

28 Feb 2023

“Magic” Solvent Treatment to Strengthen Thin Films

In an important step towards a commercially viable green hydrogen industry, researchers have created a less expensive and more energy-efficient method of producing hydrogen straight from saltwater.

15 Feb 2023

New, Patented, High Technology VpCI® Inhibiting Film with High Post-Consumer Recycled Content

Cortec® is proud to announce the launch of a new version of its proprietary VpCI®-126 Film Technology.

From Cortec Corporation 14 Feb 2023

Temperature-Sensitive Color-Changing Building Material

Researchers have designed an innovative, new building material with chameleon-like properties that is able to change its infrared color and the amount of heat it emits or absorbs based on the outside temperature.

31 Jan 2023

Measuring Spin Transport Across Molecular Films to Design Spintronic Devices

As microfabrication technology develops, information processing devices—like smartphones—become more sophisticated due to an increase in information recording density.

25 Jan 2023

New Catalyst Technology Converts Renewable Materials to Key Chemicals

Acrylic acid and acrylates are significant chemicals used in paints, coatings, and superabsorbent polymers.

10 Jan 2023

Copper-Based Coating can be Integrated into Fabric to Create Responsive, Reusable Materials

A durable copper-based coating developed by Dartmouth College researchers can be precisely integrated into fabric to create responsive and reusable materials such as protective equipment, environmental sensors, and smart filters, according to a recent study.

10 Jan 2023

Gold-Based Passive Heating for Eyewear

Researchers from ETH Zurich have developed a new transparent gold nanocoating that harnesses sunlight to heat the lenses of glasses, thereby preventing them from fogging in humid conditions.

12 Dec 2022

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Coatings and Thin Films News

New Conductive Polymer Coating Enables More Powerful Batteries for EVs

Horizon Brings the Power or micro-AM to the Production of ESD Sensitive Parts

Taking Corrosion Protection to the Next Level

“Magic” Solvent Treatment to Strengthen Thin Films

New, Patented, High Technology VpCI® Inhibiting Film with High Post-Consumer Recycled Content

Temperature-Sensitive Color-Changing Building Material

Measuring Spin Transport Across Molecular Films to Design Spintronic Devices

New Catalyst Technology Converts Renewable Materials to Key Chemicals

Copper-Based Coating can be Integrated into Fabric to Create Responsive, Reusable Materials

Gold-Based Passive Heating for Eyewear

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

Simplifying Mass Spectrometry Workflows for Routine Testing

Creating High Entropy Alloys and Other Advanced Materials

Advanced Reconstruction Toolbox from ZEISS

UltraCLAVE Microwave Digestion System from Milestone

Nicolet Apex FTIR Spectrometer for Superior Analysis

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Characterizing Polymer Degradation

How to Optimize Performance of Dianhydride Epoxy Formulations

Karl Fischer Titration for Battery Production

Optimized Flow Measurement for Hydrogen Applications

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Coatings and Thin Films News

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

Simplifying Mass Spectrometry Workflows for Routine Testing

Creating High Entropy Alloys and Other Advanced Materials

1DNA Hydrogels: Advancing Biohybrid Material Production

2Biochar-Based Slow-Release Fertilizers: A Step Toward More Sustainable Agriculture

3Revolutionizing Energy Storage: The Role of Bi2O3/rGO in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

4Sealing Solutions from Parker Prädifa Enhance Efficiency and Safety of Electrolyzers and Fuel Cells

5Breakthrough Transforms Chemical Manufacturing – Boosting Speed, Safety and Sustainability

6Stable and Efficient Electron Transport Layer for CO2 Conversion

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