Riley Griffiths Thermochromic paints & coatings are designed in such a way that they change the color at a specific temperature, providing a visual indication of a temperature change. A special type of pigments, known as thermochromic pigments, is available in the market to manufacture thermochromic paints & coatings. In recent years, thermochromic paints & coatings have … Read more
The materials used in supercapacitors energy devices are the advanced engineered materials used for supercapacitor energy storage devices. These unique types of materials increase the power density of the energy storage devices and may partially replace the battery options in another 5–10 years. The increased demand for electric vehicles and power generation from wind turbines … Read more
In the process of soap making the oxides and pigments are soap colorants which come in a powdered form. They can offer very extreme color, or they can be used in smaller amounts to offer pastel tones. Pigments and oxides are generally made in a lab now to avoid any chance of bacteria or other … Read more
Silicone grease is a translucent, viscous lubricant made majorly from silicone oil, with the addition of a thickening agent such as silica or other fillers. It is famous for its outstanding low volatility, thermal stability and oxidation resistance, making it perfect for high-temperature environments. The types of silicone grease are thermal transfer grease and water-potable … Read more
Self cleaning coating is defined as a special polymer coating which gets cleaned itself and includes a mixture of many photocatalytic nanocrystals. The self cleaning coating enhances the properties of the glass by including the properties of repelling dirt, germs and water among others. These comprise of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide which aid in … Read more
Rigid foam insulation is one kind of foam insulation, which has closed cell foam structure. It reduces the weight of the structure and provides cost benefits to the overall construction. It has major usage in the building and construction sector. Thermal insulation followed by hybrid insulation is key application areas, which utilize the benefits of … Read more
Polymer foams, also called as plastic foams, foamed plastics, comprises of a solid and gaseous phase. One of the extensively used polymer foams is polyurethane foams, due to its low density and thermal conductivity. Different types of polymer foams are polystyrene (PS), polyurethane (PU), phenolic, polyolefin (PO) and others. Such materials are highly utilized in … Read more
The paint and coating thickeners market involves materials that are used to increase the viscosity or thickness of paints, coatings, and related products. Thickeners play a crucial role in adjusting the rheological properties of these formulations, which affects their application, coverage, and overall performance. The choice of thickeners depends on factors such as the type … Read more
Octane improver is a fuel additive use to improve the efficiency of the fuel and enhance its quality as well. Octane improver comes under oxygenate category, as it increase gasoline’s octane rating or act as corrosion inhibitors or lubricants. This helps in maintaining higher compression ratios for greater efficiency and power. The increasing popularity of … Read more
Manganese cathode acts as an active battery material, which helps in improving product development and enables various applications to grow in their respective markets. The material is mainly used in a primary battery, such as Leclanché cell and lithium-ion cells. Manganese cathode is a promising material for battery technology that provides better thermal stability in … Read more