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Porous silicon layers for more efficient lithium-ion batteries
06-Sep-2019
The Fraunhofer FEP has developed coating processes for industry for several years. Recently in the project PoSiBat, Fraunhofer FEP scientists were able to develop a non-toxic and efficient manufacturing process for porous silicon layers. The results of the recently completed project will be ...
Color-changing artificial 'chameleon skin' powered by nanomachines
23-Aug-2019
Researchers have developed artificial 'chameleon skin' that changes colour when exposed to light and could be used in applications such as active camouflage and large-scale dynamic displays. The material, developed by researchers from the University of Cambridge, is made of tiny particles of gold ...
Nanocoating prevents greasy smears
Anti-fingerprint surfaces
05-Jul-2019
Not only are greasy fingerprints on shiny stainless steel surfaces unattractive, they also attack the surface in question. A new nanocoating being developed by Fraunhofer researchers will in the future prevent the annoying smudges that result from fingers touching stainless steel surfaces. The ...
Economical energy storage for the electric car of tomorrow
Dry electrode coating technology allows environmentally friendly battery cell production
07-Jun-2019
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS in Dresden have developed a new production process with the aim of efficient and environmentally friendly future battery production. They coat the electrodes of the energy storage cells with a dry film instead of liquid ...
Paving the way to a bio-based future for the European chemical industry
EU project RoadToBio publishes roadmap
20-May-2019
How can the share of bio-based raw materials used in the European chemical industry be increased to 25 % by 2030? As conclusion of its two-year work, the EU project RoadToBio has published a roadmap that outlines how this goal could be achieved. Based on the analysis of nine product groups, the ...
New coating could have big implications for lithium batteries
Coating provides extra layer of protection for battery cathodes
16-May-2019
Building a better lithium-ion battery involves addressing a myriad of factors simultaneously, from keeping the battery's cathode electrically and ionically conductive to making sure that the battery stays safe after many cycles. In a new discovery, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's ...
Startups prepare to wow AkzoNobel’s Paint the Future jury
16-Apr-2019
A shortlist of 21 startups from around the world are one step closer to accelerating their innovative solutions for the paints and coatings industry after being invited to take part in AkzoNobel’s Paint the Future event. Being held in Amsterdam from May 14 to 16, the event – hosted by AkzoNobel ...
Environmentally-friendly coatings for aquaculture nets
New approach for prevention of biofouling
04-Apr-2019
Organisms like algae, mussels or barnacles rapidly colonise surfaces in maritime applications, such as ship hulls. The protective coatings primarily used to date contain substances like copper, which are harmful to the environment. The nets used in fish farming are also largely impregnated with ...
Materials could delay frost up to 300 times longer than existing anti-icing coatings
26-Mar-2019
Most techniques to prevent frost and ice formation on surfaces rely heavily on heating or liquid chemicals that need to be repeatedly reapplied because they easily wash away. Even advanced anti-icing materials have problems functioning under conditions of high humidity and subzero conditions, ...
Self-healing coating made of corn starch makes small scratches disappear through heat
25-Mar-2019
Due to the special arrangement of its molecules, a new coating made of corn starch is able to repair small scratches by itself through heat: The cross-linking via ring-shaped molecules makes the material mobile, so that it compensates for the scratches and these disappear again. Superficial ...
