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Self-Cleaning Coatings for Space or Earth

Transparent Electrodynamic Dust Shields Usable for Solar Cells
NASA Technology Transfer Program
December 10, 2024
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NASA’s new transparent coating technology efficiently clears dust from solar cells, operating at half the voltage and 90% thinner than current solutions.


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Harnessing the Brilliance of Daylight Fluorescent Pigments

in Coatings and Inks
Darren Bianchi Mike V. Oberski
December 10, 2024
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Daylight fluorescent pigments enhance coatings and inks with unmatched brightness, using advanced polymerization technology to deliver vibrant, high-visibility finishes for decorative and functional applications.

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Expanding the Aircraft’s Lifespan with Advanced Aerospace Coatings

Gayatri Mohite
December 6, 2024
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Advanced aerospace coatings boost aircraft efficiency, protect against wear, and meet sustainability goals with innovations like nanotechnology, smart coatings, and digitalization.


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Concrete Coatings, Part III

Coating Resins
Mike Praw
December 3, 2024
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Concrete coatings utilize advanced resin systems like 1K acrylics and 2K epoxies, designed for optimal performance and durability in various applications.


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USM, UMaine Use Machine Learning to Optimize Sustainable CNF Coatings

The University of Maine
November 29, 2024
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The goal of this project is to create a novel coating system using cellulose nanofibril paper as an alternative to plastic.




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Waterblasting Shapes the Future of Preparation

J​​​​ordan Koster
November 27, 2024
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Waterblasting can enhance surface preparation with better bonding, safer operations and reduced costs, providing a sustainable alternative to sandblasting.



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Taking Steps Ahead of Obsolete Packaging Methods

The Growing Impact of Antimicrobial Nanocoatings in Various Industries
Research Nester
November 25, 2024
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Explore how antimicrobial nanocoatings are transforming industries like automotive, healthcare and packaging by providing advanced protection against microbes.


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Time to Reconsider the Color Red for Underwater Hulls

Poseidon Sciences Group
November 22, 2024
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Barnacles prefer red hulls, disrupting tradition. New research suggests lighter colors like white could enhance marine coatings’ performance.

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Researchers Develop Hybrid Superamphiphobic Coating with Anti-Corrosion and Anti-Icing Properties

November 15, 2024
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A hybrid superamphiphobic coating integrates anti-corrosion, anti-icing and self-cleaning functionalities, promising long-term durability for industrial and marine applications.


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The Marine Coatings Market Outlook

Key Insights and Future Prospects
Transparency Market Research
November 8, 2024
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The marine coatings market is projected to have substantial growth through 2034, driven by environmental regulations, offshore energy expansion and advancements in coating technologies.


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