Materiales innovadores

HMG Improves Its Acrythane 4G Topcoat

The topcoat Acrythane 4G developed by HMG is now faster to apply.

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Evonik Launches Three Universally Applicable Matting Agents

The three new matting agents based on precipitated silica will expand Evonik’s ACEMATT product line.

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OCSiAl Launched Graphene Nanotubes for Conductive Heating Paints

The new graphene nanotubes developed by OCSiAl allow to replace standard carbon additives and increase productivity and performance.

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BASF to Collaborate with Sport Group for the Distribution and Installation of the Flooring System with Infinergy®

BASF and Sport Group have started a collaboration for the distribution and installation of the new sustainable sports and outdoor flooring system with Infinergy®.

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Azelis Announced a Distribution Agreement with Hexigone

Azelis has expanded its offerings in mainland Europe thanks to a distribution agreement with Hexigone.

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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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MRV Data Reveal 20% Lower Carbon Intensity with Jotun HPS

A new Jotun study based on MRV data reports that vessels using Jotun HPS register a 20% lower carbon intensity in operations.

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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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Ricercatore della Libera Università di Bolzano sviluppa un biopolimero isolante con gli scarti delle microplastiche

Marco Caniato, ricercatore della Facoltà di Scienze e Tecnologie della Libera Università di Bolzano, ha sviluppato un biopolimero con gli scarti delle microplastiche con proprietà isolanti, in grado di competere con competere con gli isolanti tradizionali come la lana di roccia o le schiume poliuretaniche.

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A New Study Unveils the Potential of Melanin-Mimetic Materials

A new study by the Chiba University, inspired by the colour changes in a peacock's feather, revealed how melanin-mimetic materials, such as polydopamine, could lead to anti-counterfeit and sensing applications.

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Cortec's EcoShield Biobased Recyclable Barrier Paper and Linerboard Available in Europe from EcoCortec plant

EcoShield Recyclable Paper and Linerboard is now available from Cortec's European subsidiary, EcoCortec plant. The product, which is coated with a water-based barrier coating that resists moisture, grease and oil, is USDA certified and has recently passed the recyclability testing per EU Standards.

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Fraunhofer IFAM Develops Implant Coating that Protects Patients from Future Infections

A team of researchers has developed a hybrid implant coating made from antibacterial silver and an antibiotic, which offers to the patients protection from future infections.

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Scientists Develop Antimicrobial and Anti-Reflective Coating by Studying Insects' Eyes

Scientists from Russia and Switzerland have developed a biodegradable nanocoating with antimicrobial and anti-reflective properties by studying the nanostructures covering the corneas of the eyes of small fruit flies.

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Talga's New Graphene Coating Starts Large Scale Trial in the Maritime Industry

Advanced battery anode materials and graphene additives provider Talga Resources Ltd announced the commencement of a new large-scale commercial trial of its Talcoat graphene additive for maritime coatings. At the core of the Talcoat product is Talga's new patent pending graphene functionalisation technology in the form of an on-site dispersible powder that can successfully add graphene's exceptional strength into paint and coatings.

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