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OCSiAl Launches Second Graphene Nanotube Synthesis Facility

March 26, 2020

Graphene nanotube manufacturer OCSiAl announced the launch of its second synthesis facility for graphene nanotubes with a production capacity of 50 tonnes per year.

Advanced Coating Reduces Fingerprints and Smudging by 70 Percent

January 16, 2020

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Anti-fingerprint formula allows application developers, original equipment manufacturers to improve glass-based surfaces in variety of industries.

UV-Vis-Resistant Acrylic Latexes for Wood Coating Applications

by Encapsulation of Inorganic NPs Using Mini-Emulsion Polymerization

Gabrielle Boivin Anna M. Ritcey Véronic Landry

September 9, 2019

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In this work, mini-emulsion polymerization was used to prepare formulations containing various sizes of ZnO nanoparticles in order to increase photostabilization of exterior clear coatings for wood.

Novel Nano-Dispersion for Sealers and Primers

Provides Excellent Penetration, Protection and Adhesion Promotion

Luciana Vaquero

May 3, 2019

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The work described is focused on studies demonstrating the benefits in use of nano-particle dispersions, and extends to substrates such as wood, masonry, concrete, fiber cement, tile, floors and plaster.

Companies in the Display Industry Benefiting from Century-Old Materials Science Expertise

Matt Winslow

November 8, 2018

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Successful incorporation of nanomaterials into optical display coatings relies on the core expertise of engineering finely tuned nanoparticles, dispersal in a variety of solvents and scaling these processes to commercial volumes.

The Big Row over Small Tech

Sue Hunt

August 15, 2018

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Over the last 60 years, nanotechnology has become one of the leading factors in the marriage between science and engineering.

Surfaces Matter in Paint and Coatings

Edward Hughes

June 8, 2018

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As new tools and technologies are developed, surface scientists will continue to innovate and create new formulations to meet the needs of those new developments.

Going Nano to Mimic Penetration of Solvent-Based Products

Antonietta Schirò Luca Ballarati Antonio Mader Marco Cerra

March 8, 2018

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Greater awareness of phenomena that occur on a nanometric scale and subsequent testing (both in application and synthesis of polymers) have led to the development of new materials with better performance characteristics than the traditional ones, with full respect for the environment.

U.S. Patent Granted for Smart Damping Adhesive

September 24, 2017

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WINDGO Inc., a research and development company specializing in anti-vibration technologies, was granted U.S. Patent #9,759,286, designed to provide stabilization and vibration reduction in systems such as industrial automation, railways, automotive, medical devices, and adhesive binders for roadways and roofs.

New production facility for ShayoNano USA Inc.

ShayoNano USA Inc. Inaugurates First U.S. Production Facility

June 11, 2017

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ShayoNano USA Inc., a subsidiary of ShayoNano PTE Ltd., Singapore, inaugurated its first U.S. production facility, located in the Houston suburb of Stafford, Texas.