Getting that last bit of shampoo or detergent out of a bottle is a total pain in the ass. Researchers have now engineered a surface coating that allows thick and soapy products to slide right ...

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Based on insights from Towards Packaging, the global compostable paper barrier coating market will likely grow from USD ...

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 ...

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, ...

Scientists and engineers have developed a new coating for plastic particles that are used in 3D printing, which significantly increases their functionality and opens up new possibilities for ...

The global market for plastic-coated wire ropes is a key part of the overall wire ropes industry because it is essential for certain heavy-duty applications requiring strength and durability.

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, ...

IMAGINE how great it would be if, after dinner, you could stack the greasy dishes, pots, pans and utensils in the sink and let plain old water rinse away the grime with no help from detergents, and ...

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 ...