A gold-based coating that converts sunlight to heat may mean the end of foggy glasses and windshields, researchers say.
A new chemical modification of silk proteins molded into shapes and films makes them repel water better than other nonstick coatings available today.
A coating derived from tea tree and cinnamon oils quickly kills bacteria and viruses like SARS-CoV-2, E. coli, and MRSA and keeps killing them for months.
A biodegradable, spray-on coating that can shrink-wraps foods like steak and avocados could replace ubiquitous plastic wrap, researchers say.
"Snow-phobic coatings, if we can demonstrate their long-term efficacy, will make solar power more reliable and more affordable in snowy regions..."
A new titanium dioxide coating "can add an additional layer of prevention to help stop the spread of foodborne contamination."
Forever chemicals may have met their match in a new, surprising catalyst. "This wasn't supposed to work, and it did."
A new spray made with a type of volcanic glass shows promise in killing mosquitoes. That could help stop the spread of malaria.
A coating made from eggs that would otherwise be headed to landfills can keep produce fresher for longer. It's also edible or easily washed off.
A textile coating that repels blood and saliva can also prevent viruses from sticking to surfaces. The advance could one day lead to reusable PPE.
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