A recent study published in Scientific Reports examines how metallic thin films, specifically cobalt layers used in hard disk drives (HDDs), can be modified to improve their performance and ...

Plasma, the fourth state of matter, is created by applying electrical energy to a gas, causing ion formation. When an energy source, such as electrical energy or radio waves, transfers energy to gas ...

Parylene coatings are used in a wide range of medical devices including stents, pacemakers, electrosurgical tools, and endoscopic seals. Collage courtesy of Specialty Coating Systems Inc. When it ...