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Researchers Develop Low-Cost, Energy-Efficient Glass Coatings

Although the modern day office buildings and high-rises with wide glass façades could be aesthetically very pleasing, they can really cost a lot. The glass façades allow in visible light along with infrared light that can raise the temperatures of the buildings and ultimately lead to more air-conditioning use as well as higher energy consumption levels in extreme hot and desert climates like the UAE.

17 Jun 2016

New Sensor-Based Technology Could Improve Production of Paints and Varnishes

Today’s manufacturers face a great challenge in developing varnishes and wall paints, and one of the reasons could be that the samples of paints just allow them to assess the behavior of dispersion in the reaction container.

2 Jun 2016

Breakthrough Method for Making Corrosion-Resistant Layered Boride Materials

One of the hardest and highly heat-resistant substances on Earth is boride. However, just like many materials, this also oxidizes when exposed to high temperatures.

26 May 2016

New Diamond-Like Coating Could Prove Useful for Wind Turbine Drivetrains

Despite the rigors of scientific analysis and the systematic approaches of the most talented researchers of the world, science still surprises us at times.

19 May 2016

Engineered Biofilms to Prevent Biofouling of Reverse Osmosis Membranes

A beneficial biofilm with the capability of preventing the biofouling of reverse osmosis (RO) membranes has been developed by a team of chemical engineers from Pennsylvania State University (Penn State).

4 May 2016

Coal-Tar Based Pavement Sealcoat Products More Toxic than Expected

The pavement sealcoat products used widely around the nation on thousands of asphalt driveways and parking lots are significantly more toxic and mutagenic than previously suspected, according to a new paper published this week by researchers from Oregon State University.

28 Apr 2016

Researchers Develop Tiny Liquid-Metal Particles for Heat-Free Soldering Applications

Martin Thuo, an assistant professor of materials science and engineering at Iowa State University, is passionate about finding new, clean and affordable ways to put technology and science to work around the world.

27 Apr 2016

Sherwin-Williams' New Coating Dura-Plate 301W Wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2016

The development of a new product which is helping to change the face of the energy and infrastructure markets in Europe has won world-class coatings manufacturer Sherwin-Williams the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2016.

25 Apr 2016

New Coating Technology to Enhance Efficiency of Wind Turbine Blades

The blades of wind turbines in offshore environments are susceptible to erosion due to heavy rainfalls and the harmful offshore environment. This leads to a drastic reduction in the energy production capacity and efficiency of turbines. The European project Windtrust is evaluating new technologies to overcome such drawbacks.

21 Apr 2016

Cortec’s Corrosion Prevention Solutions Help Keep Critical Spares Rust Free

Pump failures at oil production facilities globally—be it the Persian Gulf or the Mexican Gulf—are an occupational hazard, resulting in halted production and the loss of several thousand dollars of revenue and productivity for the business. It is mission critical to get the production line up and running quickly.

From Cortec Corporation 18 Apr 2016

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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

Researchers Develop Low-Cost, Energy-Efficient Glass Coatings

New Sensor-Based Technology Could Improve Production of Paints and Varnishes

Breakthrough Method for Making Corrosion-Resistant Layered Boride Materials

New Diamond-Like Coating Could Prove Useful for Wind Turbine Drivetrains

Engineered Biofilms to Prevent Biofouling of Reverse Osmosis Membranes

Coal-Tar Based Pavement Sealcoat Products More Toxic than Expected

Researchers Develop Tiny Liquid-Metal Particles for Heat-Free Soldering Applications

Sherwin-Williams' New Coating Dura-Plate 301W Wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2016

New Coating Technology to Enhance Efficiency of Wind Turbine Blades

Cortec’s Corrosion Prevention Solutions Help Keep Critical Spares Rust Free

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

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

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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Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

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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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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

4Precisely-Doped Two-Dimensional Semiconductors For Monolithic Integrated Circuits

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