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Arkema Releases Celocor Opaque Polymer for TiO2 Reduction in Water-Based Paints

Arkema Coating Resins, a manufacturer of chemicals in France, has released Celocor opaque polymer. This product is made using voided latex and partly replaces the titanium dioxide (TiO2).

2 Feb 2012

Unitech Offshore AS Designs Subsea Connector Using Hardide Coating

Unitech Offshore AS has designed a new subsea high pressure connector using non-porous, low friction tungsten carbide coating from Hardide Coating. The subsea connector is ROV operated and comes along with an integrated ball valve which can be used in important applications such as gas lift, chemical injection and wellhead control.

1 Feb 2012

Researchers Develop Smart Paint Technology Using Carbon Nanotubes

A research team comprising Mohamed Saafi and David McGahon from the University of Strathclyde is developing an economical, eco-friendly smart paint capable of detecting tiny faults in bridges, mines and wind turbines well before the occurrence of structural damage using nanotechnology.

1 Feb 2012

Graphene, the Wonder Material is Superpermeable to Water

Another amazing characteristic of graphene, the wonder material has been discovered by scientists from the University of Manchester. They found that it is superpermeable in relation with water.

30 Jan 2012

Technic Unveils Barrier Layer Coatings Based on Goldeneye Technology Platform

Technic has declared that the first line of products marketed as per the gold reduction technology platform, Goldeneye has been commercially released. The Goldeneye technology platform includes electroplating techniques of the Techni NiPhos 611 and the Techni Nickel HT-2 barrier layer for connector applications.

From Technic, Inc. 30 Jan 2012

Novel EnerLogic 70 Low-E Window Film Supplements Solutia’s Product Line

Solutia is a manufacturer of professional window films for residential, automotive, and commercial markets. It declared the launch of EnerLogic 70 low-e window film that supplements the innovative EnerLogic window film array.

30 Jan 2012

Thin Film System Provider Completes 2011 with Multiple Orders

4Wave, a provider of thin film equipment and thin film coatings, has successfully completed the fiscal year 2011 with the delivery of multiple 200 mm ion beam sputtering systems to semiconductor foundries for the production of micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS).

27 Jan 2012

Seika Machinery to Introduce New Conformal Coating and Curing System at IPC APEX Expo

Canada based Seika Machinery, specialising in material, machine and engineering services, will launch the AI-TEC PCB Coating and Curing System at the IPC APEX Expo to be held in San Diego Convention Centre in California.

27 Jan 2012

Is Diamond the Hardest Material Known to Man?

A critical review of claims that there are materials harder than diamond.

From Fischer-Cripps Laboratories 25 Jan 2012

Graphene Study Can Help Develop New Class of Surface Coatings

Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and Rice University conducted a study, which established that silicon, copper and gold become wet even when they are covered with a single graphene layer.

25 Jan 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

Arkema Releases Celocor Opaque Polymer for TiO2 Reduction in Water-Based Paints

Unitech Offshore AS Designs Subsea Connector Using Hardide Coating

Researchers Develop Smart Paint Technology Using Carbon Nanotubes

Graphene, the Wonder Material is Superpermeable to Water

Technic Unveils Barrier Layer Coatings Based on Goldeneye Technology Platform

Novel EnerLogic 70 Low-E Window Film Supplements Solutia’s Product Line

Thin Film System Provider Completes 2011 with Multiple Orders

Seika Machinery to Introduce New Conformal Coating and Curing System at IPC APEX Expo

Is Diamond the Hardest Material Known to Man?

Graphene Study Can Help Develop New Class of Surface Coatings

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

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Powering the Future: The Solid-State Battery Revolution

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Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

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 to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

3The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

4First Ever Clinical Long-Term Follow-Up Study on 3D-Printed Bioceramic Implants

5Bosch Establishes Company with the Synthetic Diamond Solutions Provider Element Six

6Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

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