Dip coating, a ubiquitous process in modern materials science and engineering, involves immersing a solid substrate into a liquid and then withdrawing it at a controlled speed to form a coherent film.

Robots can be programmed to coat almost any part shape, no matter how complex, at any speed needed for efficient processing. Applying a coating to a medical device or instrument can improve the device ...

Researchers at Northwestern University have discovered new ways of utilizing the properties of naturally occurring polyphenols found in green tea, red wine and dark chocolate. Dissolving polyphenol ...

Mending ripped clothes soon could take just a few seconds and some water, thanks to a new self-healing coating based on squid proteins. Researchers dip fabric in a series of different solutions to ...

A new scheme to fabricate waveguides from polymers and make them conductive promises high performance, light weight, and unique shapes. Specifics of non-electronic issues with waveguides. How nylon ...

Steel products can be given a high-grade architectural finish by using a polyester powder coating over hot-dip galvanized steel. This coating is considered as one of the most long-lasting protective ...

A research team has developed fiber-like light emitting diodes, applicable to wearable displays. A research team at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has developed fiber-like ...