Our bodies have evolved to be pretty good at dealing with incursions by foreign objects and bacteria. Usually, that's a positive thing, but it can spell trouble for medical devices, such as ...

Thrombosis and biofouling of extracorporeal circuits and indwelling medical devices cause significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. We apply a bioinspired, omniphobic coating to tubing and ...

A first-of-its-kind sprayable coating that can prevent the surface spread of infection from bacteria and viruses - including COVID-19 - over a sustained period –– has been developed by a team of ...

In the present study, the researchers set out to utilize these properties to create a new, unique class of antibacterial surface coating. “These exceptional properties and non-toxic nature make ...

Researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU; Beersheba, Israel) and the National Institute of Biotechnology in the Negev (Beersheba, Israel) are in the process of developing ...

Various manufacturing techniques exist to produce double-curvature shells, including injection, rotational and blow molding, as well as dip coating. However, these industrial processes are typically ...

AURORA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TEC ® is now offering Level Set® 500 HF Self-Leveling Underlayment, the flooring industry’s most advanced high-flow solution to achieve an exceptionally smooth surface ...

Physicists have shown how liquids on solid surfaces can be made to slide over the surface a bit like a bobsleigh on ice. The key is to apply a coating at the boundary between the liquid and the ...

Coating a concrete floor requires an accurate diagnosis of the floor before application. You, the installer, and your client will be much happier with the result when ...

Manufacturers need to find the perfect finish for their metal products. Learn if powder coating or paint is the better option ...