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.

The method could potentially be used on anything from heat pumps to wind turbines to airplanes

Nature-inspired film is scratch resistant, self-cleaning and could be used on flexible displays

The lab will be used to address a number of needs spanning materials characterization and high-resolution imaging