Researchers developed a superhydrophobic textile coating from discarded fabrics — a promising alternative to fluorinated finishes in apparel applications.
Material science startups face unique challenges in scaling innovations for coatings, requiring significant investment, strategic partnerships and extended development timelines.
This study evaluates waterborne polyurethane and polyacrylate resins with water-dispersible polyisocyanates to enhance corrosion resistance, durability and coating performance on metal substrates.
Axalta announced the creation of the Axalta Fellows Forum, a network of experts focused on identifying and developing new technologies for the company.
A research team from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) has been awarded a $3.5 million grant to study the use of essential oil coatings to protect organic produce.
UC Riverside researchers received the grant to develop methods for recycling wastewater, removing PFAS and improving sustainable agricultural irrigation.
