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Superamphiphobic PPS Coating Delivers Durable Liquid Repellency, Self-Cleaning, and Anti-Icing for Broad Industrial Applications
European Coatings Germany Overview Researchers have developed a multifunctional polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)-based composite coating exhibiting superamphiphobicity, robust mechanical durability, and delayed icing properties. This novel co... -
Superhydrophobic Materials for Building Waterproofing Advance: New Review Details ‘Lotus Effect’ Imitation for Enhanced Corrosion Resistance and Self-Cleaning
MDPI International Overview A new review details recent progress in superhydrophobic materials for building waterproofing, exploring their wetting theory, formation mechanisms, and modification strategies. These coatings, applied to conc... -
Advanced Phase Change Materials Drive Next-Gen Thermal Energy Storage for Buildings and EVs with Eco-Friendly, Microencapsulated Solutions
ResearchGate International Overview A new review highlights significant advancements in phase change materials (PCMs) for thermal energy storage, focusing on eco-friendly, microencapsulated, bio-based, and MOF-type PCMs. Novel approaches... -
Functional Materials Weekly Report July 11, 2026
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Eindhoven University Develops Artificial Hand Controlled by Light-Responsive Liquid Crystal Polymers with ‘Memory,’ Mimicking Human Motion
myScience.org Netherlands Overview Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology, led by Danqing Liu, have demonstrated controlling an artificial hand that replicates human-like gestures using azobenzene-functionalized liquid crystal... -
Fraunhofer IWM Develops 3D Printing for Porous Functional Materials with Customizable Porosity and Strength, Optimizing Energy Conversion
Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkstoffmechanik (IWM) Germany Overview Fraunhofer IWM has successfully developed and manufactured porous functional materials using capillary suspensions, allowing for customized porosity and strength. This tech... -
Comprehensive Review Highlights Polymer-Based Smart Materials as Key Drivers for Adaptive and Sustainable Robotic Systems
The Royal Society of Chemistry (Journal of Materials Chemistry C) International Overview A review in the Journal of Materials Chemistry C by The Royal Society of Chemistry illustrates how polymer-based smart materials are driving growth ... -
US-Based Avadain Pioneers LTDF Graphene for Critical Minerals, Rare-Earth-Free Magnets, and High-Efficiency Power Electronics
Tech Funding News USA Overview US-based Avadain has developed Large-Thin-Defect-Free (LTDF) graphene, a novel graphene type targeting three strategic applications: reducing reliance on foreign critical minerals, enhancing rare-earth-free... -
Engel’s Clearmelt Technology Eliminates Automotive Paint Lines, Directly Produces Self-Healing Class A Surfaces in Injection Molds
Plastics Today Austria Overview Engel has unveiled its Clearmelt process, an innovative polyurethane flooding technology that directly produces scratch-resistant, self-healing Class A surfaces for large automotive exterior parts within a... -
Momentum Technologies Achieves 99.9% Pure Rare Earth Recovery from Recycled Feedstocks via Membrane Solvent Extraction (MSX)
AL Circle USA Overview Texas-based Momentum Technologies, a US company, achieved record purity by recovering high-purity rare earth elements (REEs) from recycled feedstocks using its proprietary Membrane Solvent Extraction (MSX) technolo...
