According to the
company, this combines exceptionally high optical transmissivity, ultra low electrical resistance, and design flexibility, setting a new benchmark for transparent EMI shielding materials. Built on Panasonic’s proprietary ultrafine
copper metalmesh microfabrication technology, FineX contains precise, uniform wiring structures that achieve both low resistance and superb visibility. The film is supplied in roll format with pre-applied OCA (Optical Clear Adhesive), enabling smooth, bubble-free lamination and is easy to handle.
Applications and target markets include: Noise Shielding (EMI/EMC Applications) • Displays/monitors – Transparent EMI shielding for touch screens, industrial HMIs, and large-format displays • Industrial machinery – Shielding functional windows, control panels, and sensor interfaces against high frequency noise Radio Wave Environment Control • RFID – Localised restriction of radio wave zones to improve detection accuracy
• WiFi & wireless systems – Anti- interference solutions for optimising wireless performance in complex environments.
These capabilities position FineX as an
essential material for industries where clarity, conductivity, and precise electromagnetic control must coexist.
The powder coatings help reduce energy use, waste and carbon emissions, extend product
lifespan or improve process efficiency, helping customers improve environmental impact while also strengthening operational performance. “Powder coatings are already one of the most sustainable coating technologies available,” said Jorrit van Rijn, marketing director of AkzoNobel Powder Coatings. “With Eco+, we make it easier for customers to see where sustainability genuinely adds value. Whether it’s lower energy use, greater efficiency or longer service life, Eco+ highlights the powder coating solutions that help customers reduce their impact while improving how their operations perform. That’s what value-driven sustainability means to us.”
Among various plastics that need to be recycled, nitrile butadiene rubber
(NBR) has received comparatively little attention, despite a large market of 36 million tons or $2.5 billion globally per year. It is, however, challenging to recycle due to its thermoset nature, with less than 2% currently recycled, often through low-value downcycling.
In a recent paper, researchers from the School of Chemistry at St Andrews
introduce two new ways to chemically recycle NBR and turn it into useful new materials. By using a ruthenium catalyst and hydrogen gas, researchers were able to ‘unlock’ the chemical bonds in NBR and convert it into either polyamines or polyols, depending on the reaction conditions. The process to make polyamines works at temperatures as low as 35˚C, while making polyols requires higher temperatures but achieves excellent efficiency.
In addition, the resulting polyamines were shown to capture CO2, with their amine groups binding carbon dioxide to form stable compounds, a process widely employed in industrial carbon-capture technologies. This opens the
possibility of using recycled materials to remove CO2 from emissions or the atmosphere, combining plastic recycling with climate action. Sustainable chemical recycling or upcycling routes to convert NBR into
valuable chemicals or materials would be a huge leap towards greater sustainability. Lead author Dr Amit Kumar, said: “We are thrilled by this discovery, which lets us turn nitrile glove waste from chemistry labs into valuable new materials. With further development, this technology could tackle two of the planet’s biggest waste problems at once: plastic pollution and carbon dioxide emissions.”
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Duplex coating systems combine electroplated zinc or zinc-nickel base coatings with either an e-coat powder coat or zinc flake topcoat. By combining a metallic sacrificial layer and an organic barrier, service life is extended and maintenance cycles are reduced, while meeting demanding performance specifications across multiple growth markets. Rob Tennant, technical manager at Anochrome, said: “Duplex systems deliver a synergy that can more than double service life versus single-layer systems in aggressive environments. “The zinc or zinc-nickel base coat provides sacrificial protection and the topcoats provide continuous barrier coverage and excellent adhesion. “Used together, the double, or triple layered
system resists under film corrosion, mechanical damage and chemical attack.” In aerospace and defence, suggested duplex
applications include ground support equipment, secondary structural brackets and fasteners where weight and corrosion resistance are critical. Tennant added: “Anochrome’s ability to combine
metallic and organic coatings all under one roof lets us design duplex systems that are optimised for each component and environment, delivering measurable lifecycle benefits and reduced maintenance costs.” All materials meet ISO 14001, ISO 12944-5 and industry-specific corrosion standards.
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