Materials that simultaneously have contrasting properties—for example, they are soft on the one hand and hard on the other, with a gradual transition between the two properties—could enable completely ...

Spin coating is a widely used technique for depositing thin, uniform films onto flat substrates. It involves the application of a liquid material onto a rotating substrate, which spreads the material ...

For telescopes operating in the vacuum of space, or optical equipment in extreme environments, existing coatings are often insufficient. Researchers have turned to atomic layer deposition and ...

Coatings and thin films have emerged as indispensable materials in the enhancement of mechanical strength and tribological performance. Such layers, often only a few nanometres to microns thick, are ...

Ossila, a U.K.-based scientific equipment and materials supplier, has launched a new version of its slot die coater for research labs. It is suitable for teams working on thin film photovoltaics at ...

Scientists from the Madison Area Technical College in the United States have tested superhydrophobic self-cleaning, anti-soiling coatings that, if applied to photovoltaic modules, can purportedly ...

Thin film wear coatings play a crucial role in improving the longevity and functionality of a wide range of products, from industrial tools to everyday items such as razor blades. These coatings offer ...

Parylene offers a robust combination of high dielectric strength, low coefficient of friction, high operating temperature and biocompatibility – features that make parylene an appealing choice of ...