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Magnetic nanoparticles cut adhesive curing from 24 hours to one in laboratory tests
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- Researchers at NTU Singapore and automotive supplier Motherson are developing magnetic heating to cure industrial coatings.
- In laboratory tests, magnetic nanoparticles heated adhesives from within, reaching comparable bond strength in one hour instead of 24.
- Industrial trials are planned, according to the sources.
Why it matters
Faster and less energy-intensive curing of adhesives and coatings could change manufacturing processes if the lab results carry over to industrial settings.
Who’s affected
- materials scientists and chemical engineers
- automotive manufacturers and suppliers
- #nanoparticles
- #magnetic heating
- #adhesives
- #coatings
- #curing
- #manufacturing
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and global automotive supplier Motherson are collaborating to develop a magnetic heating technology that could significantly reduce the time and energy needed to cure industrial coatings.
Timeline
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