Why it matters: AR coatings can reduce reflection losses from over 4% per surface to below 2%, directly boosting efficiency in lenses, lasers, and solar modules. Design breakthroughs: Multilayer ...

A non-toxic coating developed by researchers at University of Toronto Engineering prevents proteins from sticking to surfaces ...

You can get a smooth-working machine with useful features once reserved for high-end models. Starting at just $250, these are ...

We put three waterproof patch and seal tapes to the test to see which ones had the strength, hold, and flexibility to manage the toughest household repairs.

Surface abrasion is a key predictor of long-term failure. Pilling at 10,000 cycles often predicts cracking, flaking, or delamination at 20,000–50,000 cycles. Pilling reduces slip resistance. A pilled ...

Permanent adhesives rely on strong interfacial chemical interactions and high cohesive strength, producing durable bonds that are not intended to be separated without damage. These adhesives are ...

Photosensitive polymer films are commonly utilized as a dielectric layer in microelectronics packaging. The performance of the organic film is determined by the adhesion quality between the polymer ...

Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. The World Health Organization estimates that infertility impacts one in six adults globally. But when it comes to ...

Abstract: The successful adoption of additive manufacturing for the rapid prototyping of direct-write printed electronics requires the establishment of quantifiable metrics. These metrics should ...