An invisible coating to make wood 'fireproof'
An invisible coating that can "fireproof" wood has been invented by scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore).
Aug 18, 2022
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Detecting fluorescence signals from nanoscale thin films: New possibilities in product labeling
Researchers from INNOVENT e.V. and Ferdinand-Braun-Institut gGmbH have developed a measurement technique to detect nanoscale fluorescent thin films for the first time without using expensive laboratory equipment. Fluorescent ...
Jun 29, 2022
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Ink coating could enable devices powered by heat
Researchers in Sweden report that they are closing in on a way to replace batteries for wearables and low-power applications in the internet of things (IoT). The answer lies in an ink coating that enables low-grade heat, ...
Jun 15, 2022
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A new solution to cool electronic devices and prevent them from overheating
Electronic devices, including smartphones and tablet portable computers, are becoming increasingly advanced and compact. As their performance increases and their size decreases, these devices generate more heat, which can ...
May 19, 2022 feature
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Fouling control research may reduce fuel consumption and emissions
As oil prices remain high and there is an increasing urgency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, new university research into methods to control biofouling may help lower fuel use for military and commercial ships.
Apr 19, 2022
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Fabrication of perovskite solar cells with just a piece of paper? A new method tells you how
Perovskite semiconductor solar cells are a very exciting photovoltaic technology possessing similar efficiencies to silicon but cast or printed in thin films via liquid inks. A new method that uses a simple sheet of paper ...
Jan 21, 2022
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Recently developed novel Li-conducting polymeric materials enabling superior lithium metal anodes
To address issues in commercializing Li metal anodes, researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed a novel lithium-containing crosslinked polymeric material, LiGL (GL = glycerol). This LiGL polymeric film exhibits ...
Dec 06, 2021
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Bigger, better blades for wind turbines
As Europe's wind turbines grow in size, with individual blades longer than a professional football pitch, the biggest challenge will be delivering more power with less wear.
Oct 26, 2021
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Measuring the bond strength of thin coatings
Coating protects structural materials from harsh environments. It is vital for things such as gas turbines, where components can reach high temperatures, or first walls in nuclear fusion reactors. The limited thickness and ...
Sep 17, 2021
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A "Real Folding Window" for better foldable displays
A team at LG Chem has announced on LG's News Room webpage that the company has developed a new kind of foldable screen display technology for use in mobile devices. As part of the announcement, officials at LG claim that ...
Sep 08, 2021 report
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Coating
Coating is a covering that is applied to an object. The aim of applying coatings is to improve surface properties of a bulk material usually referred to as a substrate. One can improve amongst others appearance, adhesion, wetability, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, scratch resistance, etc.. They may be applied as liquids, gases or solids. Coatings can be measured and tested for proper opacity and film thickness by using a Drawdown card.
Examples of coatings:
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