For many gardeners, the plastic elements used in horticulture are obvious – black plastic pots and seed trays, artificial ...
A recent UConn graduate has developed a seaweed-based coating to replace plastic in food packaging.
A new cellulose-based material platform developed in Finland responds to tightening regulatory requirements and industry ...
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and LUT University have advanced fully cellulose-based film and coating materials through the F3 - Films for Future bio-based materials project, enabling the ...
Imagine if you could buy fresh produce that didn't come swaddled in disposable plastic packaging. Instead, it came covered in a thin gauzy layer of something that could be rinsed off under the tap, ...
LEIPZIG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dr. Thimo Lothert from Axalta Coating Systems spoke today at the Car Body Coating Intensive 2014 conference, in Leipzig, Germany. He presented insights into the ...
Coatings are everywhere. A thin protective layer, often barely visible. They keep out moisture, sunlight and rust, helping ...
Invisible teeth aligners have soared in popularity in recent years, especially for adults who don’t want to relive their metal-mouthed teen years. These and other plastic dental appliances such as ...
A new coating could protect retainers, clear tooth aligners, and other plastic dental appliances from bacterial growth, which can cause bad odors and increase the chances of tooth decay and gum ...
Antireflection (AR) coatings on plastics have a multitude of practical applications, including glare reduction on eyeglasses, computer monitors and the display on your smart-phone when outdoors. Now, ...
Scientists have developed a new type of coating that, when applied on a plastic surface, prevents fogging and 'self-cleans', overcoming the need for frequent reapplications. Scientists at Nanyang ...