Functional coatings

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Superhydrophobic surfaces with antireflection properties for solar applications

In a review, recent developments in antireflective, transparent, and superhydrophobic surfaces for solar applications are highlighted.

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Self-cleaning, anti-reflective and microorganism-resistant coatings

A researcher has developed three types of functional coatings that are resistant to microorganisms and have self-cleaning and anti-reflective properties.

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Superhydrophobic surfaces with silane-treated diatomaceous earth/resin systems

In a study, superhydrophobic coatings were prepared using fluorosilane-treated diatomaceous earth (DE) with either polyurethane or epoxy binders.

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Intelligent inks and functional coatings to develop high added-value products

Amplais has implemented a new department, thus strengthening its range of solutions to give added value to the traditional printed product, as well as to develop...

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BASF acquires global surface treatment provider Chemetall

BASF has signed an agreement to acquire Albemarle’s global surface treatment business, Chemetall. The purchase price is EUR2.84 billion.

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Beating the heat with reflective roof coatings

Researchers suggest reflective roof coatings for the reduction of the "heat island" effect even in cities covered in snow for several months out of the year.

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Antifouling evaluation of superhydrophobic coatings synthesised from rice husk ash

Superhydrophobic coatings have been widely used due to its water repellent, antifouling, self-cleaning and weather protective properties. For better sustainability,...

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Anti-bacterial coatings combat hospital-acquired infections

A new discovery could control the spread of deadly antibiotic-resistant superbugs, which experts fear are on course to kill 10 million people every year by 2050 ...

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Chemists unveil polymer that heals itself at body temperature

Scientists have led the development of a new material that can repair itself at body temperature. The polymer opens the door to new self-healing wound dressings for ...

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Designing durable icephobic surfaces

Researchers have developed a durable, inexpensive coating that can create ice repelling on a variety of materials, such as windshields or ship hulls.

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Coatings technology: take a glimpse into the future

Conference for innovation managers and heads of R&D provides insights into the future of coatings technology from the innovators and mavericks who are at ...