Research and Development

Innovative scientific research carried out by Universities, Research Centers, Institutes ...


Researchers Developed Moon-Inspired Magenta Pigments for Energy-Efficient Coatings

The researchers from the Oregon State University have developed new chromium-based reddish magenta pigments taking inspiration from the moon.

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AkzoNobel to Invest in Two New Dutch Powder Coating Research Labs

AkzoNobel will invest around €8 million in two new research and development centres for powder coating in the Netherlands.

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BYK Additives Invests in a New €25 Million Innovation Laboratory

The new modern and sustainable BYK Additives complex will ensure even greater customer proximity and exclusive seminar offerings.

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Researchers At Skoltech Identified Ceramic Materials for Metal Coatings

The innovative ceramic materials for metal coatings can potentially increase the efficiency of gas turbine, enabling power plants to produce more electricity and aircraft to consume less fuel.

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The Ask Joe Powder Powdcast – Episode 52: Joe Powder Spills the Tg

Joe Powder is back with a new episode of its powdcast: Episode 52 - Joe Powder Spills the Tg.

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Researchers Developed a Special Coating for Preventing Limescale Formation

The innovative hydrogel-based coating can prevent limescale adhesion and improve electricity production efficiency in thermoelectric power plants.

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Researchers Created a Galvanised Steel Coating Solution for Storing Food

The innovative and hygienic galvanised steel coating can prevent bacterial attacks on food.

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The Ask Joe Powder Powdcast – Episode 51: Detroit Powder City

Joe Powder is back with a new episode of its powdcast: Episode 51: Detroit Powder City

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Researchers To Study Biological Molecules for Producing Ice-Shedding Coatings

Taking inspiration from nature could allow researchers to create ice-shedding coatings protecting solar panels and airplane wings.

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Researchers Have Conducted a Study on Non-Newtonian Fluids That Would Prevent Clumping in Paints

The scientist from the University of Chicago have used piezoelectric nanoparticles to study the fundamental physics of non-Newtonian fluids to prevent clumping in paints.

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The Ask Joe Powder Powdcast – Episode 50

Joe Powder is back with a new episode of its powdcast: Episode 50 – Still Alive.

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AkzoNobel and Wuxi El Pont Cooperates to Research Electron Beams Curing Technology

AkzoNobel and El Pont are exploring the use of electron beams to cure powder coatings, increasing productivity while reducing energy consumption.

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Researchers Developed a Slippery Coating to Inhibit Bacterial Growth in Toilet Bowl

The new transparent and odourless coating ensures the self-sanitisation of shared surfaces for public health applications.

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Fraunhofer Used Drones to Protect Wind Turbines from Ice

Fraunhofer has recently developed a technique for applying coatings to wind turbines quickly and efficiently using drones.

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SRI Researchers Have Developed a Paint That Provides a Sustainable Passive Cooling Solution

The new waterborne self-cooling paint developed by SRI researchers can reflect the sunlight and radiate excess heat out into space.

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