A research team from the Institute of Oceanology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences developed an organic–inorganic hybrid superamphiphobic coating with integrated functionalities of liquid repellency, self-cleaning, anti-corrosion, and anti-icing.
Scientists at the South China University of Technology have created a new porous ceramic that is ultrastrong at elevated temperatures and simultaneously high thermal insulating, two properties needed for making the shell of hypersonic aircraft.
Flame Spray North America, Italy, a thermal spray coatings manufacturer, announced it is expanding its operations in Laurens County, South Carolina, creating 40 new jobs.