Research and Development

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


Researchers Develop Temporary Coating that Can Improve CWA Resistance

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Chemical and Biological Technologies Department is developing a new coating that can temporarily shield tactical military equipment from chemical warfare agent (CWAs).

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Start-up Develops Laser Technology that can Enhance Product Surfaces

Dresden-based start-up Fusion Bionic, a spin-off from the Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS, developed a technology which allows to incorporate nano- and microstructures into surfaces in an instant using lasers.

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European Innovation Council Funds Spartha Medical

Spartha Medical received € 2.4 million in funding from the European Innovation Council to initiate clinical evaluation of its multifunctional coating solutions.

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Researchers Developed a Lava-Like Fire Retardant Coating

A team from the University of Southern Queensland, led by Professor Pingan Song, has developed a lava-like non-toxic, fire extinguishing coating.

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NASA’s Perseverance Spotted a Purple Coating on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover has spotted a thin, smooth, purple coating on some stones on Mars, which could hold clues to the planet’s potential for ancient life.

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Researchers Developed a Nanoscale Window Coating That Reduces Energy Costs

The nanoscale technology could elevate the thermal performance of single-pane windows to that of double-pane.

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Researchers Developed a Spray-on Coating That Could Make Solar Panels Snow-Resistant

The University of Michigan has demonstrated a clear coating that reduces snow and ice accumulation on solar panels.

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aap Launches World’s First Human Clinical Study for Antibacterial Silver Coating

aap Implantate AG announced the beginning of the human clinical study for its antibacterial silver coating technology for application on anatomical plates and screws for fracture treatment.

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Battling Myocardial Infarction with Drug-Coated Balloon Catheters

Fraunhofer researchers are developing an automated coating machine to better treat coronary heart diseases.

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British Artist Unveils the Whitest White Paint

British artist Stuart Semple has developed White 2.0, the world’s brightest white paint.

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Dörken Opens a New Microbiological Laboratory

To ensure the quality of products, materials and production environments, Dörken has implemented a new microbiological laboratory, which entered into service on September 1.

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Researchers Are Investigating Advanced Water Cleaning Techniques to Ensure Sustainability of Global Water Supplies

Researchers of the University of Sheffield are developing advanced water treatment techniques that could help in making our water resources more sustainable and meet United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG).

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U.S. Government to Fund Corrosion and Biofouling Research for Marine Energy Devices

The Office of Technology Transitions is funding research to optimise non-toxic coatings for control of biofouling and corrosion on marine energy devices and facilities.

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New Sustainable and Water-Resistant Coatings Developed with Ultrathin Self-Healing Polymers

A group of researchers has found a new method to create ultrathin surface coatings that are water resistant, self-healing and tough enough to survive scratches and dings. The new material was developed by combining thin films and self-healing technologies.

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ECHA Has Published the Substances of Concern in Products Database

The European Chemicals Agency has released online the database containing all the substances of very high concern in products.

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