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In marine environments, the increased drag force on vehicles impedes their speed underwater, leading to high energy consumption and reduced vehicle efficiency. Superhydrophobic coatings have gained remarkable attention regarding drag reduction. Due to the collapse of the air plastron, the change from Cassie–Baxter to Wenzel state at high fluid impalement pressures, and various chemical conditions…

Nature Communications, Published online: 21 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-71930-x Dual-functional coating with radiative cooling and superhydrophobicity protects marine structures by cooling below ambient temperature and repelling seawater. Cooling slows corrosion, while hydrophobicity prevents wetting.

The post MIT students develop spray-on coating to protect power lines from ice appeared first on MIT Department of Materials Science and Engineering .

Biofouling is a global issue that affects almost all water-based processes across various industries and significantly impacts our daily lives. Conventional biofouling treatments, such as toxic paints or antibiotics, have substantial limitations and challenges. These include the emergence of resistant microbial strains and negative impacts on surrounding ecosystems. Antibiotics often...

Roll coating technology is used in a wide range of applications, including batteries, energy creation, and more. While developing your roll coating solutions, it is important to be sure they meet all of your needs while also being able to scale up production rapidly.  At National Polymer, our team can help you develop the roll coating technology you need and ... Read More The post Maximizing Effi…

All coatings have a different purpose, from weather protection to light damage prevention and more. No matter what the function of the coating, they always alter the surface properties of the material in order to provide beneficial properties for their application and environment. Let’s explore some of the benefits and applications of custom hydrophobic coatings and nanotechnology coatings.  Type…

Guest blog post by Jeremy Pasatta, Advanced Polymer Coatings In industrial protective and marine coatings, having a smooth uniform finish is critical to performance attributes such as corrosion protection, discharge of viscous cargoes and cleanability for internal coatings. One crucial component in ensuring this is the use of wetting agents. These additives play a vital […] The post Organic Coati…

Organic coatings are used in multiple applications, many we are aware of, such as paints and some most people are unaware of such as in aluminum interior can coatings.  For the sake of clarity, all the coatings discussed in this series will be organic-based and may be referred to simply as “coatings.”  Coatings are generally […] The post Organic Coatings: Part One, Introduction to Polymeric Coati…

PPG today announced the launch of PPG STEELGUARD 951 epoxy intumescent fire protection coating in the Americas. The post PPG Launches PPG STEELGUARD 951 Fire Protection Coating in the Americas appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

This post is intended to provide interesting facts and figures as it pertains to the roll to roll coating process. From key market indicators (like electronics), to the general state of the union for the R2R segment. Let’s take a look. The roll-to-roll coating process involves several rollers, which wind the substrate material over and through these rollers as it ... Read More The post The Roll t…

What Is Aluminium Paint? Aluminium paint is solvent-based paint that is filled with aluminium flake. It can be used as both wooden and metallic finish. Such as storage tanks, roofs, and pipework. Aluminium paint can withstand temperatures up to 150°C (302°F). Aluminium paint is excellent resistant to heat, light, and water permeability. Aluminium paint gives […] The post Aluminium Paint – Advanta…

This post is intended to provide an overview of the engineered coatings development process. While every lab and chemist have refined their own approach to the process, the basic strategic thinking remains fairly consistent. Hundreds of coating methods have been developed to meet distinct product specification needs, providing a wide range of process and performance characteristics. This breadth …

The group has just published a new review paper discussing the recent advancements in protective coatings for Li metal anode. Characterization techniques, ion conduction mechanisms, and design criteria of protective coatings are analyzed and demonstration of the protective function in realistic cell condition is advocated. Read more here: DOI 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2019.227632

Environmentally friendly coatings for use as a primer between aluminium alloys and acrylic paints? Acrylic paints are used for aesthetic reasons but also to protect the covered metal from corrosion. A good adhesion between the metal and the paint and the formation of an impenetrable intermediate coating improve the protection of the metal from the environment. In new work attempting to improve th…

Dr. Omkaram (Om) Nalamasu, Director of the Center for Integrated Electronics, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering and Chemistry departments at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, will receive the Roy W. Tess Award in Coatings for 2004. The announcement was made today by the Officers and the Award Committee of the Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and… Read More » 2004 Roy W. Tess …