A unique paint-like coating has been developed that could revolutionise street lighting across the globe. UK-based company Nevana Designs has developed a light-responsive formula called STARPATH that makes ordinary pathways glow in the dark by absorbing UV rays during the day. The coating, which can be applied to any solid surface including tarmac and concrete, offers an … Read more
Squeezing a plastic tube to coax out the last of the toothpaste soon be a distant memory, thanks to new technology developed in the US. LiquiGlide, a chemical manufacturing company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has partnered with Colgate to roll out its easy-flowing toothpaste solution. It’s a non-toxic, non-stick coating that can be applied to the … Read more
Fresh solution for smelly feet: Scientists develop a coating for socks that kills bacteria and neutralises unpleasant odours Cadets in Thailand have successfully tested the anti-bacterial coatings for socks They’re made from zinc oxide nanoparticles – known to inhibit bacterial growth The coating is harmless to skin and can reduce pitted keratolysis, a skin infection By … Read more
A new polymer coating could serve as a safer alternative to pesticides in controlling harmful fungi that devastate plant crops. UK scientists used a coating of (meth)acrylate polymer, which is normally used to make acrylic plastics, to block fungi from attaching to surfaces. The coating, which was shown to be effective on plants, averts the … Read more
Self-cleaning and anti-viral doorknobs that are able to kill the coronavirus in seconds could be a reality in the coming weeks. Dr Felicity de Cogan of the University of Birmingham revealed today that engineers are creating surfaces capable of rapidly neutralising the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Speaking at an online press conference, Dr de Cogan said the … Read more