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Self-Healing Polyurethane Coating Achieves 90% Efficiency and Enhanced Anticorrosive Performance for Marine and Industrial Applications, with Implications for 3D Printing
European Coatings Germany Overview A newly developed self-healing polyurethane coating achieved 90% self-healing efficiency and enhanced anticorrosive performance by incorporating triple dynamic bonds and modified boron nitride filler. T... -
Phase-Field Simulation of Dendrite Evolution in All-Solid-State Sodium Batteries Reveals Potential to Overcome Lithium Battery Challenges with Promising Ionic Conductivities
arXiv Global Overview While lithium solid-state batteries (Li SSBs) offer high energy density, their commercialization is hindered by high production costs and environmental concerns. This research presents sodium solid-state batteries (... -
Self-Healing Chromate Conversion Coatings Crucial for Protecting Aluminum Alloys in Defense and Aerospace Sectors
Alliance Chemical United States Overview Sodium dichromate's critical role in forming self-healing corrosion barriers on aluminum alloys for defense and aerospace industries has been highlighted. This unique self-healing property, enable... -
MAHLE Explores India Market Entry, Highlights Potential of Rare-Earth-Free Electric Motors to Reduce Heavy Commercial Vehicle Dependency by Up to 3kg Per Vehicle
WardsAuto Germany Overview German automotive supplier MAHLE is exploring entry into the Indian market and emphasizing the potential of its rare-earth-free electric motors. The company's MCT motor technology eliminates the use of up to 3 ... -
HT Materials Science Gains Global Recognition and Accelerates Deployments of Maxwell™ Nanofluid Heat Transfer Additive Across Data Centers, Healthcare, and Industrial Infrastructure
Business Wire United Kingdom Overview HT Materials Science (HTMS), a leader in heat-transfer solutions, has achieved significant industry recognition and reported commercial milestones for its Maxwell™ nanofluid additive. Maxwell™ improv... -
UC Davis Researchers Leverage AI and Machine Learning to Accelerate Search for Longer-Lasting Perovskite Solar Cell Materials
UC Davis United States Overview Researchers at UC Davis are utilizing AI and machine learning (ML) to accelerate the search for more durable perovskite solar cell materials. Led by Professor Marina Leite, the team published findings in A... -
SuperCritical Materials Licenses Uranium Seawater Extraction Technology to Boost Domestic Nuclear Fuel Security
Nuclear Newswire United States Overview Nuclear fuel startup SuperCritical Materials has licensed a patented uranium and critical materials adsorbent manufacturing process from the Department of Energy, originally developed by Pacific No... -
Renewable Photocurable Polymer Coatings Unlock Self-Healing and Omniphobic Applications for Electronics and Surface Protection
ACS Materials Au Global Overview Research published in ACS Materials Au demonstrates that photocurable polymer coatings derived from renewable sources are applicable in self-healing electronics and surface protection. These coatings inco... -
CuspAI Secures $450M Series B at $2.6B Valuation, Launches ‘AI Materials Foundry’ with NVIDIA, Meta, and 45+ Partners for Accelerated Discovery
Value Add VC UK Overview CuspAI, a UK-based AI materials discovery startup, raised $450 million in Series B funding, valuing the company at $2.6 billion. Concurrently, it launched the 'AI Materials Foundry,' a global network of over 45 p... -
Solstice Advanced Materials to Acquire Element Solutions for $6.8 Billion, Forging Global Leadership in High-Growth Electronics and Nuclear Materials Markets
Minichart Singapore Overview Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. has proposed acquiring Element Solutions Inc. in a $6.8 billion deal, creating a global leader in advanced materials for electronics and nuclear applications. The combined ent...
