Transparent Omniphobic Coating Keeps Surfaces Clean

Apr-14-18 A transparent, omniphobic coating able to repel liquids could be used to keep surfaces clean and clear.

Developed by a team from the University of Michigan, the omniphobic coating is the first of its kind to combine repellency, transparency and durability. To create the coating, which can repel virtually any liquid—including oils and alcohols—the team relied on algorithms to experiment with a mix of chemicals, finally settling on a combination of fluorinated polyurethane and a fluid-repellent molecule called F-POSS. The coating can be applied to a wide variety of surfaces, where it dries to form a transparent, durable layer that keeps the surface free of liquids and grime.

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