New copper coating could be the next superbug fighter
A new copper coating that kills bacteria quicker and in greater amounts than current formulations could soon be available for hospitals and other high-traffic facilities......»»
PCB materials suppliers expect demand recovery after 2Q23
Suppliers of copper-clad laminates (CCL), flexible CCL, and other PCB materials expect customer demand to rebound after the second quarter of 2023, according to industry sources......»»
Remains of Ohio fighter pilot shot down in WWII identified
Authorities have positively identified the remains of an Army Air Forces pilot from Ohio who died when his plane was shot down over Germany during World War II, the Defense Department announced Thursday......»»
Optical coating approach prevents fogging and unwanted reflections
Researchers have developed an optical coating system that combines antifogging and antireflective properties. The new technology could help boost the performance of lidar systems and cameras......»»
Chemists create framework for the oxidation of hydrocarbons
RUDN University chemists have created new copper-containing metallasilsesquioxane frameworks. Some of them have proven to be effective catalysts for the oxidation of hydrocarbons. The results are published in Molecules......»»
Street Fighter 6 beta results are in, and it’s good news for PS5 players
This beta test breakdown demonstrates how a new feature makes Street Fighter 6 run that much smoother on PS5......»»
How the science behind epidemics helped physicists develop state-of-the-art conductive paint
In new research published in Nature Communications, University of Sussex scientists demonstrate how a highly conductive paint coating that they have developed mimics the network spread of a virus through a process called 'explosive percolation'—a m.....»»
Panama shuts down huge copper mine in contract dispute
Panama ordered a halt Thursday to work at a copper pit that is the largest mine in Central America, after a deadline for a new contract with its Canadian operators expired......»»
Edible coating made from silk can extend shelf life of foods
The Silklab at Tufts University has pioneered the use of silk as a biological solution for many technological challenges. Just like the silk that goes into fine fabric, the silk used in the lab comes from the cocoons of silkworms, but it is processed.....»»
Taiflex expects automotive, AR/VR applications to drive business growth
Flexible copper-clad laminate (FCCL) maker Taiflex Scientific expects products for car-use LED lights, curved-surface central information displays and batteries as well as for AR/VR devices to drive business growth, according to company spokesman Ken.....»»
EPA regional administrator recommends killing Pebble mine, setting stage for final veto
The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday moved to deal a major blow to the proposed Pebble mine, a large copper and gold prospect in a salmon-rich Southwest Alaska region that has been hotly contested for more than a decade......»»
Owl-shaped plaques may have been on Copper Age children"s wish list
Ancient owl-shaped slate engraved plaques, dating from about 5,000 years ago in the Iberian Peninsula, may have been created by children as toys, suggests a paper published in Scientific Reports. These findings may provide insights into how children.....»»
Coating could protect multiple surfaces, including monuments, from various levels of erosion
Researchers in the Center for Photochemical Sciences at Bowling Green State University have developed a coating system that shows promise in preserving historical monuments—and possibly much more......»»
CCL firm Ventec continues diversifying product mix
Taiwan-based Ventec Electronics, dedicated to specialty copper-clad laminates (CCL) and thermal materials, continues to diversify its product mixes with an increased focus on semiconductor, military, aerospace, and automotive applications......»»
Engineers use quantum computing to develop transparent window coating that blocks heat, saves energy
Cooling accounts for about 15 percent of global energy consumption. Conventional clear windows allow the sun to heat up interior spaces, which energy-guzzling air-conditioners must then cool down. But what if a window could help cool the room, use no.....»»
Here"s Why This F35 Is So Shiny
The U.S. Military has a new stealth fighter jet called the F-35. It has recently been spotted with a shiny coat which is used primarily for stealth. The U.S. Militar.....»»
Wah Hong Industrial expects sales proportion for precise coating segment to increase in 2023
Optical film maker Wah Hong Industrial expects the revenue proportion for precise coating products and services to rise from an estimated 13% in 2022 to 15-20% in 2023, according to company president CP Yeh......»»
Improved Membrane Coating for Anti-Cancer Nanoparticles
Scientists at the University of Eastern Finland have developed a technique that lets them improve the coating of nanoparticles when using cell membranes. Cell membranes offer a lot of benefits as a coating for synthetic nanoparticles, including shiel.....»»
What a difference a dayflower makes: Plant removes toxic copper ions from contaminated soil
The pretty and delicate Asiatic Dayflower, Commelina communis, the individual blooms of which last a mere 24 hours, hence the name, can quickly soak up toxic copper ions from contaminated soil. The plant, which is native to much of East Asia and the.....»»
Nanostructured ceramic coatings do not fatigue, finds study
Extremely thin ceramic coatings can completely change the properties of technical components. Coatings are used, for example, to increase the resistance of metals to heat or corrosion. Coating processes play a role for large turbine blades as well as.....»»
Passion fruit yields high antioxidant ingredient for stable edible food coatings
The high antioxidants and polyphenols content in passion fruit peels show significant potential to preserve fresh fruits and fresh cuts in an edible food coating, shows research from the University of Johannesburg. Such a coating can reduce spoilage.....»»