Nanotechnology

New developments in the nano world, and how they can change the properties of coatings.

ARTICLES

UV-Curable Coatings for Medical Wristbands

March 01, 2012
Ecology Coatings, Inc., a leader in the discovery and development of nanotechnology-enabled, ultraviolet-curable advanced coatings, has developed a UV-curable coating to meet the rigorous requirements of the healthcare industry.


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Conductive Coatings Using Carbon Nanotubes

January 04, 2012
In recent years, requirements for modern coatings have dramatically increased. Besides optical appearance, new functionalities like improved mechanical properties, anti-static behavior or electrical conductivity are desired.


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Surfactant Evaluation in Preparing Acrylic Ultrafine Latexes

November 01, 2011
Waterborne acrylic latexes can be prepared via batch, seeded, in situ seeded and continuous polymerization.
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A New Way to Produce Antimicrobial Coatings

November 01, 2011
AM Coatings has developed a unique and worldwide patented technology that provides safe and durable protection against bacteria, algae, molds and fungi.
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High-Temperature Chromatography System Helps Researchers Develop Nanoparticle Coatings

July 01, 2011
Researchers working at NanoQAM, the nanotechnology research centre of the University of Quebec (Montreal, Canada), are successfully innovating novel polymer coatings on the basis of data measured using a Viscotek high-temperature gel permeation chromatography (HT-GPC) system from Malvern Instruments.
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New Nanocomposite Barrier Coatings Provide Cost and Performance Advantages over EVOH and PVDC

July 01, 2011
This new water-based barrier coating product line  provides a significant advance in the performance of water-based high barrier nanocomposite coatings.
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New Aspects in the Sustainability of Nanoparticle-Modified Coatings

June 01, 2011
Predispersed nanoparticles can be very beneficial to the life cycle of coatings.
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Nanometer-Thick Metal Oxide Coatings May Help Preserve Silver Artifacts and Art

March 01, 2011
Scientists and conservators have teamed up to develop and test a new, high-tech way to protect silver art objects and artifacts, using coatings that are mere nanometers thick.
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Focus On Marine Coatings

February 01, 2011
This article focuses on two marine coating applications.
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New Applications for Conductive Carbon Nanotube Inks Now Possible

January 01, 2011
Employing a novel chemistry, CNT inks can now be printed using standard commercial printing equipment. 
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