Mechanically, the coating is very stable and in tests was found to be resistant to long-term abrasion damage without losing its superhydrophobic properties. "Their cross-linking and material ...

It also turns the MOF superhydrophobic. This well-known MOF, UiO-66, is typically a brittle, hydrophilic substance. But spandex fibers in the fabric functionalize UiO-66 to be completely water ...

Since PDMS is naturally a hydrophobic (water-repellent) material, the researchers are currently working on making the coating hydrophilic, so that coated fabrics will be better able to wick away ...

This combination of laser carving and chemical coating creates ... a significant advancement in material science, offering a versatile approach to creating superhydrophobic surfaces on various ...

The researchers explained that titanium dioxide is a material that is hydrophobic when is not exposed ... on the solar panels can be removed by the coating at night, when the hydrophobicity ...

That’s why fabric protector sprays are a great idea. They form a hydrophobic coating over the material, which helps spills bead away rather than soaking in and staining. We’ve put eight to the ...

“Current hydrophobic coatings do not last long and have to ... ray blockers as part of the raw material mix. For instance, GKN Aerospace applies its Acrivue acrylic to all its acrylic windows.

Researchers at the paper technology department of IIT-Roorkee have developed a cost-effective, bio-based hydrophobic coating material, which they claim can replace the plastic coating used on ...