Like most things, ice can be a blessing or a burden depending on the circumstances. It’s perfect crushed in a drink on a hot summer’s day, but can wreak havoc when it collects on roads, power lines ...
The structure of the new nanomaterial was designed to mimic the surface of rose petals, which cause water to bead up into droplets. Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed a new ...
If you've ever spilled a drop of coffee on a surface, you might have noticed the curious way the color concentrates at the edges when the coffee dries. This is known as the "coffee ring effect," and ...
The ingredients for powder coating are basically epoxy resin and polyester resin. These function as a matrix and binding agents for solid particles, and they also harden the finish. Special effects, ...
Modified drug release rates play a key role in the efficacy of modern medicines. For example, delayed release of active ingredients allows patients to take fewer tablets or capsules to achieve the ...
In the world of paints, coatings and inks, pigments play a crucial role in determining the final product’s color, performance, and durability. However, selecting and optimizing the right pigment is a ...
Camouflaged polymers are retained in vivo for longer than PEG-coated nanoparticles and show promise for drug delivery, researchers claim. Researchers report on the development of camouflaging ...