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Coatings Participate in the Superconducting Realm

The ability of materials to conduct electricity is affected by temperature. When the temperature approaches absolute zero (–273°C), many materials—from metals to ceramics to carbon nanotubes—conduct electricity with no resistance, ... Read More…

  • Topic: Coatings Xperience

Xperience: When the Oxide is the Color Coat

In the simplest terms, sustainability could be defined as less waste and more efficiency. This could mean fewer processing steps, the use of fewer chemicals or other building blocks, or ... Read More…

  • Topic: Coatings, Coatings Xperience, CoatingsTech Update, Sustainability

Coatings Xperience: Coatings for the Electrification Revolution

Electrification has been a hot topic for the last few years. The aging power grid where 30% of electric lines are approaching their typical 50- to 80-year lifecycle, leading to ... Read More…

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