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A New Method to Print Solid-State Electrolyte Films for Next-Generation Batteries

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are widely used in portable electronic devices, electric vehicles, and grid-scale energy storage systems.

19 Nov 2020

New Coating Material for Semiconductors Could Lead to Energy-Efficient Generation of Fuels

Hydrogen gas and methanol for fuel cells or as raw materials for the chemicals industry, for example, could be produced more sustainably using sunlight, a new Uppsala University study shows.

19 Nov 2020

Corksol Ltd, Receives a Six-Figure Grant from the Sustainable Innovation Fund to Develop an Internal Insulation Solution for the Future

Corksol Ltd, the West Yorkshire-based company that exclusively distributes Corksol SprayCork to approved applicators across the UK, has received a £150,000 grant from the Sustainable Innovation Fund to develop a next generation coating that will protect homes against heat loss and damp from the inside out.

18 Nov 2020

Element Increases Scope for Coatings Testing in Amsterdam

Element Materials Technology (Element) has increased its ISO 17025 scope for coatings testing at its Amsterdam, Netherlands laboratory.

From Element Materials Technology 12 Nov 2020

Moth Eye Structure Inspires Design of Transparent Anti-Reflective Coatings

There is a huge number of human problems that scientists and engineers have solved by drawing ideas directly from mechanisms found in other lifeforms, from Velcro to Japan's famous bullet trains, the Shinkansen. Thus, it should not come as a surprise to know that many remarkable advances in anti-reflective coating were inspired by the peculiar biostructures found in moth eyes.

5 Nov 2020

New Dye with Synthetic Melanin Imitates Natural Hair Color

Dyeing hair at home and in salons has its own risks. Products used can create skin irritation and allergies—nearly 1% of people are allergic to the dye.

2 Nov 2020

New System Could Help Continuously Remove CO2 from Waste Gases or Air

At the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, chemical engineers have developed a new system that could offer a means to constantly eliminate carbon dioxide from a flow of waste gases, or even from the atmosphere.

19 Oct 2020

Forge Nano and Nouveau Monde Collaborate to Optimize Battery Technology at the Atomic Level

Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc., Quebec, Canada, and Forge Nano Inc., based in Colorado, have signed a collaboration agreement for the use of Forge Nano’s proprietary Atomic Layer Deposition coating technologies (“ALD”). Forge Nano’s surface engineering platform technology will be used to apply atomic level coatings to Noveau Monde’s graphite material.

From Forge Nano 14 Oct 2020

Air-Stable Polymer can be Applied in Energy Harvesting Applications

A KAUST research team, exploring thin films capable of turning thermal energy into electricity, state that a polymer formerly used to safeguard solar cells could be used in new applications in the field of consumer electronics.

7 Oct 2020

Scientists Develop New Method to Crystallize Highly Ordered Copper Thin Films

Scientists from Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S &T) have demonstrated for the first time that highly ordered copper thin films can be directly crystallized on a one-molecule-thick layer of organic material instead on the inorganic substrates that have been utilized for years.

1 Oct 2020

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

A New Method to Print Solid-State Electrolyte Films for Next-Generation Batteries

New Coating Material for Semiconductors Could Lead to Energy-Efficient Generation of Fuels

Corksol Ltd, Receives a Six-Figure Grant from the Sustainable Innovation Fund to Develop an Internal Insulation Solution for the Future

Element Increases Scope for Coatings Testing in Amsterdam

Moth Eye Structure Inspires Design of Transparent Anti-Reflective Coatings

New Dye with Synthetic Melanin Imitates Natural Hair Color

New System Could Help Continuously Remove CO2 from Waste Gases or Air

Forge Nano and Nouveau Monde Collaborate to Optimize Battery Technology at the Atomic Level

Air-Stable Polymer can be Applied in Energy Harvesting Applications

Scientists Develop New Method to Crystallize Highly Ordered Copper Thin Films

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

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Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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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

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