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- HT coating for ceramic tilesThe HT coating for ceramic tiles is based on the photocatalytic properties of titanium dioxide as a catalyst, which effects a reaction between light, oxy-gen and air humidity. The coating is baked onto the glaze at high temperature in-plant.
- Powder CoatingAllicance powder coating is a green manufacturing process. There are no VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds) nor HAP’s (Hazardous Air Pollutants) emitted through this process. In most instances the paint over spray can be reclaimed and reused, which can mean a transfer efficiency or paint usage greater than 95%.
- Early Detection of Wood Coating Deterioration Boosts Sustainability of Wooden StructuresWood has been a trusted material for construction for millennia, from the revered Japanese cypress to the sturdy ponderosa pine. Today, amid the growing…
- A biodegradable waterproof coating for paperResearchers from the University of Tokyo developed a biodegradable and low-cost coating to make paper waterproof. Called Choetsu, the coating consists of a combination…
- A coat that protects against unwanted data collectionVienna-based architectural firm Coop Himmelb(l)au designed a rather oversized coat, which, using metallic fabric, is said to protect the wearer from radio waves and…
- Graphene-coated jacket first step towards bulletproof and intelligent clothingAdvanced sportswear brand Vollebak introduces a reversible graphene-coated jacket, which is the first step in their goal to create bionic intelligent and bulletproof clothing.…
- No more stains with an ‘everything repellent’ coatingEvery parent with small children knows how many things leave stains, and how much work it is to clean it up. Researchers from the…
- Waste No More With This Super Slippery CoatingBest of 2015! (Originally published July 9, 2015) The days of wasting ketchup, mayonnaise and other substances that stubbornly stick to the insides of…
- Glow-in-the-dark coatingsWaterproof breathable glow-in-the-dark coatings for most woven fabric types such as nylons and polyesters.
- 100% Cellulose Films and Coatings Offer Scalable Alternative to Plastic PackagingResearchers in Finland have developed a new generation of fully cellulose-based films and coatings that could help the packaging industry reduce its dependence on…
- A coating that cools the streetsRoofing company GAF developed StreetBond, a coating for pavement, that comes in various colours and reflects sunlight, cooling the streets. Within cities, the heat…
- Soft Feel CoatingSoft Feel coating can transform hard surfaces into a texture that feels like velvet, silk or rubber. It consist of a grade two component urethane finish that can be applied as a clear translucent topcoat over a wide variety of substrates and basecoats to produce a full matte finish.
- Long-lasting illumination coatingRadiant paints for roads, pathways and industrial applications are receiving a significant performance upgrade. Dutch paint manufacturer Anker Stuy Verven (ASV) is releasing a…
- Hydrophobic & Oleophobic CoatingsThese coating materials are specifically developed so it can bond with many different surfaces. It works on a nano-scale and creates an easy-clean, anti-smudge surface.
- Natural minerals enable cost-effective structural colour coatingsResearchers at the University of Michigan have introduced a new method to create vibrant structural colour coatings from unprocessed natural minerals. Their approach reduces…
- Precision Spray Coating Transforms Sustainable Textile FinishingBW Converting’s Baldwin TexCoat G4 is changing the way fabrics are finished. The system has been validated by Fashion for Good and the Apparel…
- A Safer Alternative to Non-Stick CoatingsA research team from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Engineering has developed a new type of water- and oil-repellent surface coating that performs…
- Living Façades: Microbial Coatings for Sustainable ArchitectureA team of researchers and companies, including Graz University of Technology, is developing a groundbreaking way to make building façades come alive. The project,…
- Antimicrobial Coating Developed for Application on Hard SurfacesResearchers at the University of Nottingham have developed an antimicrobial coating that may be used in a range of design contexts where hygiene is…
- Plant-Based Wood CoatingsSherwin-Williams offers a full range of wood coatings with plant-based materials for industrial applications. The wood coatings contain up to 40% plant-based ingredients.
- A biobased coating to protect fruit from spoilageSwiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) and grocery store chain Lidl Switzerland developed a biobased, cellulose protective coating for fruits and…
- PVD coatingThe company Daumet offers a bespoke gold PVD coating service on a wide range of materials, including leather, wood, silk, textiles, and carbon fibre, to personalise luxury products. Specialised in white gold, the company developed different processes with gold from 24 to 18 karats. The processes substitute two critical raw materials, palladium and rhodium, by a much more abundant element: tungsten.
- Coated AluminiumEuramax paints aluminium on coil for roof and wall cladding. Coil coating is also known as "pre-painting". Approximately 65% of all metal cladding is painted using this process. All paint PE, HDPE, PUR-PA and PVDF can be applied up to four layers. All the paints are suitable for exterior use.
- Grandezza Seamless Metal-Effect CoatingThe Grandezza product line by Volimea offers a seamless filler solution designed to create metallic-effect surfaces for a wide range of interior applications. Suitable for walls, fireplaces, bathtubs, and furniture, this decorative coating brings a distinctive lustre and sense of exclusivity to any surface, establishing itself as a refined alternative to traditional wall finishes.
