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With coatings adhesion has natural practical interest, but also academic for many. When adhesion fails there is likely not much to see by eye, but likely a lot for one who is interested on surface sciences and can turn those into practise. FEM model of practical adhesion test Surface state Surface state inherently varies from materials internal structure but one can say that adhesion correlates with the time that surface has experienced in between its formation and coating. O

Optical surfaces play a crucial role in many technologies. Understanding how surfaces are designed and characterized helps engineers and scientists to understand the overall process of utilizing surfaces in optics. This post explores some of the key methods and aspects of optical surface characterization. Optical surface design by NextGen Surfaces Finland Oy using Essential Macleod software revealing surface reflectance as a function of incident angle and wavelength What is o

Dear Valued Customers, Partners and readers, as the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your support and trust, we are grateful to have you as part of journey. May this festive season bring you joy and peace. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! The NextGen Surfaces Team

In public spaces, hospitals, and homes, surfaces can harbor bacteria and viruses and contribute to the spread of infections. Creating surfaces that actively reduce or eliminate pathogens can improve health outcomes and reduce illness transmission. This post explores how antibacterial and antiviral surfaces work, the materials involved, and practical examples of their use. Copper-coated door handle reducing microbial presence How Antibacterial and Antiviral Surfaces Work Surfa

Vacuum coating and metamaterials are two technologies among material science and engineering. When combined, they open new possibilities for creating materials with unique properties that were once thought perhaps impossible. This post explores how vacuum coating techniques support the development of metamaterials. Metamaterial AI-driven material design has brought the simulation and optimization of new materials widely available. Metamaterials are engineered materials design

Electromagnetic energy, as we know it, is present from high energy/ frequency gamma waves to long wavelength AM radio frequencies. We can sense a narrow frequency range from it in terms of heat or visible light. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) or radio frequency interference (RFI) shielding refers to shielding of electrical and electronic devices, or living organism, from unwanted electromagnetic disturbance. How EMI and RFI Shielding Works Nature of electromagnetic energy

Energy management is a current challenge as the world progresses toward more sustainable energy use. Thin films are technology in this transformation, offering new ways to control, store, and convert energy with great precision. This post explores how thin films can contribute to energy management systems, some applications, and the benefits they bring to energy solutions. Thin Film based Solar thermal collector field for district heating in Denmark by SavoSolar Energy manage

Golden color catch the eye with their warm, metallic glow. Effect arises from the interaction of light with material but not all that glitters is gold. Understanding how surfaces create these golden hues reveals fascinating physics and practical applications in technology and art. Interference Color Below UV cutoff frequency light can travel in dielectric material. The speed of light and its refraction in medium is described by the refractive index. Thin films are layers of