Materials and Chemicals

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  • The most powerful ground-based telescope ever built

    An industrial-scale coating solution was tailored to maintain peak optical performance of the Extremely Large Telescope in the harsh desert climate.

  • New bio-based hot glue from industrial waste outsticks commercial adhesives

    The adhesive is made from xylan, which is a complex sugar found in plant cell walls. The adhesive’s developers suggest that it can be applied in a molten state and reused more than 10 times without losing its original strength.

  • Nanoneedle patch provides painless, noninvasive alternative to traditional cancer biopsies

    According to its developers, the patch offers a painless and less invasive solution for patients undergoing biopsies to detect and monitor diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's.

  • Shark skin-inspired tech creates bacteria-resistant food surfaces

    By adding texture to such surfaces, the researchers sought to mimic the antimicrobial properties of shark skin with the aim of dramatically reducing bacterial contamination without the need for chemical treatments.

  • Milk protein and plant cellulose combination creates edible, biodegradable nanofibers

    Beyond food packaging, this material can also reportedly enhance food textures and nutritional values, and be incorporated into the making of glues, paints, paper coatings, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

  • This compact and rugged binary gas analyzer is a non-negotiable tool for monitoring process gases

    The analyzer is now available for measuring binary gas mixtures in concentrations from 0.1% to 100%.

  • Sugar-based technology offers fast and cheap way to detect snake bites

    Because the time following a snake bite is critical, identifying the snake venom making its way through a person’s system is vital to saving lives and offering the best course of treatment.

  • The Pate Company launches the Pate Sound Shield, the first in a new line of sound reduction and vibration isolation products

    This solution offers an acoustic treatment for noise transfer reduction through roof-mounted equipment curbs.

  • Clear coating blocks algae growth on underwater solar panels

    The transparent coating enables the sun's energy to pass through while also preventing algae and other fouling materials from forming on solar cells.

  • Near-future PFAS regulations will affect thousands of US utilities

    Treatment solutions and regulatory measures are being advanced to alleviate drinking water contamination by these forever chemicals.

  • Gannon & Scott showcases advanced precious metal recovery solutions for RF and semiconductor industries at IMS 2025

    The company will highlight its capabilities in precious metal recovery from high-purity processing materials.

  • Biogas to flow at wastewater treatment plant

    A traditional wastewater treatment plant in San Francisco, California, is on course to transform into a renewable energy producer.

  • Microplastics mapped in the marine environment

    Microplastic types and distributions were mapped from the surface to the deep sea at a global scale.

  • New nanosheets boost mask breathability while capturing viruses

    Researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science at the University of Tokyo designed a filter capable of capturing nanoparticles such as viruses without significantly restricting air flow.

  • Self-healing e-skin decodes the body’s signals in real time

    The combination of materials enables the material to autonomously repair cuts, tears and breaks in seconds at room temperature and without heat or light.

  • Automatic wet blasting machine purpose-built for rapid, thorough cleaning and finishing of wire and cable products

    The Profelis wet blasting machine is specifically designed for the surface finishing of wires, cables, round bars and other types of continuous products like bandsaw blades.

  • Foam foils forever chemicals in potable water

    This foam fractionation system is designed to handle tough-to-treat PFAS streams.

  • Henkel at the Battery Show 2025: AI-generated virtual adhesives, cutting-edge electrode coating and more

    Henkel will showcase its latest advances in adhesives, functional coatings, thermal management and sealing solutions as key enablers of safer, more efficient and more sustainable electric vehicle batteries.

  • Thermal management and range: Fluid connectors optimize e-mobility

    Freudenberg Sealing Technologies will present its latest materials developed to provide rapid charging and higher battery capacity at the Battery Show Europe.

  • Abrisa Technologies acquires Agama Glass to expand East Coast presence and add etching capabilities

    The move adds a fully domestic, vertically integrated solution for chemically etched anti-glare display glass.

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