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Can a Coating Shield Grapes from Wildfire Smoke?

Sean Nealon
December 13, 2024
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Oregon State researchers are creating a spray-on coating to shield wine grapes from wildfire smoke, preserving flavor and quality.



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December 13, 2024
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Electric Avenue: The Changing Landscape of Mobility

Victoria Scarborough Ph.D.
December 10, 2024
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Electric vehicles are transforming transportation, creating new demands for coatings that enhance durability, safety, energy efficiency and sustainability in an evolving regulatory landscape.


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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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Coatings Additives Market Report

Eco-Friendly Solutions and Global Demand Fuel Growth
Priyanka Tiwari
December 8, 2024
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The coating additives market is set to expand due to increasing demand for waterborne products, bio-based solutions and corrosion protection across key industries.


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Creating Better Automotive Refinish Coatings

with Cellulose Acetate
Kensen Hirohata
December 8, 2024
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Cellulose acetate enhances automotive coatings with low-VOC, water-based formulations, delivering improved durability, faster drying and superior aesthetics.


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Integrating Reactive Surfactants to Improve Water Resistance in Coatings

Reactive or Proactive?
Indorama Ventures
December 8, 2024
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Innovative reactive surfactants enhance water resistance and stability in waterborne coatings, marking a significant technological advancement in emulsion polymerization.


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The Future of Bio-Based Coatings

Jessica Hoffmann
December 8, 2024
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New technologies in bio-based and recycled feedstocks are driving the next generation of sustainable coatings amid evolving EU regulations.


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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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