coatings

The spray-on coatings cause ice to fall away from structures—regardless of their size—with just the force of a light breeze

Antireflection coatings have a multitude of practical applications, including glare reduction on eyeglasses, computer monitors, and your smartphone display

Scientists have created nitrides, a material previously considered impossible to obtain

Researchers invent nano-coating for synthetic leather that cleans itself—and won't get sticky on a hot day

The material—which is 20 times whiter than paper—is made from non-toxic cellulose and achieves such bright whiteness by mimicking the structure of the ultra-thin scales of certain types of beetle

New ultra-thin coating responds to heat and cold

The coating could someday be used in the food packaging and processing industries to help prevent food-borne illnesses and deaths

New film provides a one-two punch, preventing over-ripening and microbial growth, which could help improve the shelf life of perishables

Georgia Tech researchers have developed electrochromic film inks that are water-based

Researchers at Binghamton University have developed a coating made out of DNA that gets better at protecting skin from ultraviolet light the more you expose it to the sun, and it also keeps your skin hydrated.