Butterfly Wings Grown in the Laboratory in World First

Butterfly Wings Grown in the Laboratory in World First

Team of researchers in the UK uses cells taken from a butterfly to grow fully formed insect forewings

Nanoscale Coating Reduces Flammability of Furniture Upholstery

Nanoscale Coating Reduces Flammability of Furniture Upholstery

This could help prevent hundreds of deaths each year

Graphene to Replace Hexavalent Chromium as Steel Coating

Graphene to Replace Hexavalent Chromium as Steel Coating

A material based on the carbon compound can protect against rust

New Glass Has No Glare, Repels Water

New Glass Has No Glare, Repels Water

Investigators say that the material does not even fog

Hydrophobic Coating Patent Awarded to NJIT Expert

Hydrophobic Coating Patent Awarded to NJIT Expert

The new material has a multitude of applications

  • Sci Pry
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 26th, 2009
New Paint Is Able to Decontaminate Itself

New Paint Is Able to Decontaminate Itself

It can render chemical attacks ineffective

New Nanofilm Deposit Technology Created

New Nanofilm Deposit Technology Created

It can be used to coat various surfaces

  • Sci Pry
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 11th, 2009
Polymer Coating Protects Historic Buildings from Tags

Polymer Coating Protects Historic Buildings from Tags

Graffiti artists deface many valuable edifices

Self-Cleaning Coatings Eliminate the Need for Detergents

Self-Cleaning Coatings Eliminate the Need for Detergents

In this aspect, they are also "green"

Transparent Conductive Coatings to Be Used in Clear Displays

Transparent Conductive Coatings to Be Used in Clear Displays

The technology is nearly here