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Clay-Based Coating on Polyurethane Foam May Lead to Sustainable Flame Retardants

A team of researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has created a novel clay-based coating, which may lead to a new generation of sustainable flame retardants for home furnishings.

29 Jun 2012

Forecast Report on Global Industrial Coatings Industry

MarketsandMarkets has released a new forecast report on the global industrial coatings market from 2012 to 2017. The report offers a review on the key issues, challenges, winning imperatives, opportunities, restraints and drivers in the market.

29 Jun 2012

Research Report on Sol-Gel Processing of Ceramics and Glass

A new research report titled, “Sol-Gel Processing of Ceramics and Glass” has been released by Reportlinker.com. The report is an update of the market report published in 2006, and it provides the most current information on the sol-gel industry.

From Report Linker 28 Jun 2012

FORTECH Products Expands Coating and Lubricant Production Capabilities in Michigan

FORTECH Products, a developer and manufacturer of a wide range of products ranging from metal working fluids to packaging of after-market products, announced that it is expanding its operations in Michigan to meet the increasing customer demand for its products and services.

28 Jun 2012

Selenium Coating Shows Promise in Fighting Staph Bacteria in Medical Device Materials

Medical implants in the human body often have to combat against Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that form a biofilm on the device. These bacteria are difficult to treat as they are mostly resistant to antibiotics.

25 Jun 2012

Researchers Develop Fluorescent Nanotube Coating to Detect Strains in Structures

Using carbon nanotubes, Rice University scientists, Bruce Weisman and Satish Nagarajaiah, have developed a new class of paint named ‘strain paint,’ which is capable of detecting strain in airplanes, bridges and buildings.

22 Jun 2012

3M Completes Expansion of Ultra Barrier Solar Film Manufacturing Plant

3M, a specialist in transparent ultra barrier film technology, has declared that it has expanded the facility that manufactures Ultra Barrier Solar Film in Missouri. Increasing demand for high-efficient photovoltaic (PV) modules will be supported by this facility extension.

From 3M 19 Jun 2012

New Pulp Based Material Replaces Plastic in Mobile Phone Microscope

UPM ForMi biocomposite, a new pulp-based material has now replaced plastic, which was utilized as a microscope accessory for mobile phones. KeepLoop, a Finnish technology company, has tested the sustainable UPM ForMi material utilized in the manufacturing of mobile phone microscope and found that the material is extremely challenging.

19 Jun 2012

Masterpiece Graphix Adds New Equipment for Functional Coating Applications

Masterpiece Graphix has announced the addition of advanced equipment in its facility located in St. Louis, Missouri for functional coating applications.

14 Jun 2012

California Building Code Now Includes Window Film

An integrated industry body of window film manufacturers, distributors and dealers, the International Window Film Association (IWFA), announced that California is the first state in the U.S. to add window film into its building code.

13 Jun 2012

Editorial Highlights

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

Clay-Based Coating on Polyurethane Foam May Lead to Sustainable Flame Retardants

Forecast Report on Global Industrial Coatings Industry

Research Report on Sol-Gel Processing of Ceramics and Glass

FORTECH Products Expands Coating and Lubricant Production Capabilities in Michigan

Selenium Coating Shows Promise in Fighting Staph Bacteria in Medical Device Materials

Researchers Develop Fluorescent Nanotube Coating to Detect Strains in Structures

3M Completes Expansion of Ultra Barrier Solar Film Manufacturing Plant

New Pulp Based Material Replaces Plastic in Mobile Phone Microscope

Masterpiece Graphix Adds New Equipment for Functional Coating Applications

California Building Code Now Includes Window Film

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

CSP Temperature Standards by Thermometrics

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

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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

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

1Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

3The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

4New Lithium Composite Promises Enhanced Safety and Lifespan

5A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

6Development and Evaluation of P-PPD for Enhanced Crude Oil Flow and Hydrate Mitigation

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