Tuesday, April 17, 2018

'Everything-repellent' coating could kidproof phones, homes

04/17/2018 12:49 PM EDT

student pours hexadecane oil onto a glass slide with a superomniphobic coating

In an advance that could grime-proof phone screens, countertops, camera lenses and countless other everyday items, a materials science researcher at the University of Michigan has demonstrated a smooth, durable, clear coating that swiftly sheds water, oils, alcohols and, yes, peanut butter.


Full story at http://ns.umich.edu/new/multimedia/videos/25566-everything-repellent-coating-could-kidproof-phones-homes

Source
University of Michigan


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