In 1973, the book, 'The Limits to Growth', highlighted chromium — used in tanning, metal production and finishing and corrosion protection — as one of the elements that human civilization would run ...

The prototype kilogram – to which all scales are calibrated to – is losing weight. International efforts are striving to redefine the base unit for measuring mass and, in future, redefine the kilogram ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Due to the massive economic impact of corrosion degradation on metallic structures, the area of active protective coatings has been developed very fast in the past few years. The ...

Electrode coating defects can greatly affect battery performance and safety, and if not caught early, defects such as non-uniformity, scratches, and voids can result in costly downstream failures. The ...

Ceramic coating creates a barrier between your car's paint and harmful dirt and grime using nanoparticles. While the coating works wonders, it doesn't completely protect against extreme paint damage ...