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Rain hits the window, beads up, runs off and taking the dirt with it. Façades, solar panels, paints, technical textiles: self-cleaning surfaces all copy one model, the leaf of the …
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Thermal Conduction: How does it work?
Thermal Conduction Simply Explained Alongside thermal radiation and convection, thermal conduction is one of the mechanisms that transfer energy in the form of heat. It is also called conduction or …
Read more »Interfacial Tension: Small Regions, Big Effects
Insects that can walk on water? Fabrics that let dirt and water simply bead off? Interfacial tension explains many everyday phenomena. It also matters greatly in chemistry and engineering. Where …
Read more »Desiccants in the Laboratory
In laboratory environments, substances often need to be free of moisture, samples must be kept dry, or stored under constant humidity conditions. Desiccants for gases, liquids, or solids – as …
Read more »Isoprene, Latex, Rubber and Caoutchouc – The Remarkable Career of Milky Sap
Since the second phase of the Industrial Revolution in the 1870s, a modern world without rubber has been almost inconceivable. The material is encountered wherever something must be sealed to …
Read more »Polystyrene: What can this Plastic (not) do?
Polystyrene, PS, Styrofoam or styrene plastic – this material is as versatile as its many names. The thermoplastic made up around 5.2%[1] of the world’s plastic production in 2023. It …
Read more »Calendering Plastics: Shaping Sheets and Films Efficiently
In terms of cost efficiency, calendering technology remains indispensable not only in the production of fabrics, textiles, and paper and in achieving specific surface finishes. It also demonstrates clear advantages …
Read more »Membrane Filtration: How It Works, Applications and Limitations
Many industries rely on filtration as a key separation technique. When particles and substances are removed from liquids and gases using a membrane, membrane filtration comes into its own. Depending …
Read more »PFAS Ban: Will All Fluoropolymers Be Prohibited?
In the past, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances were grouped under various terms such as per- and polyfluorinated chemicals, perfluorinated organic compounds, or highly fluorinated substances. In polyfluorinated alkyl substances, hydrogen …
Read more »Lubrication Technology: An Introduction to Lubricants and Methods
Lubrication technology is the invisible force that keeps machines running. It minimises friction and wear, improving the service life and efficiency of components. This article introduces lubrication technology, explains how …
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