Superhydrophobic coatings
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Multifunctional thermochromic coating: Colour change and protection combined
Researchers have developed an eco-friendly, superhydrophobic coating with three-stage colour transitions for diverse applications. The robust technology excels in simple fabrication, high stability, and...
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Fully bio-based superhydrophobic coating enables efficient oil/water separation on cotton fabric
Researchers have developed a novel cotton fabric featuring a superhydrophobic, fully bio-based coating. Based on rosin acid and chitosan nanoparticles, the technology offers efficient oil/water separation...
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Fluorine-free superhydrophobic coatings for bamboo developed
Researchers have developed an environmentally friendly method to make bamboo superhydrophobic using methyltrimethoxysilane (MTMS) – without any fluorinated compounds. The coating shows high resistance...
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Robust siloxane/polyurea coatings combine superhydrophobicity with mechanical durability
A newly developed siloxane/polyurea coating combines microphase separation and an epoxy armour layer to achieve long-lasting superhydrophobic performance under mechanical and chemical stress.
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Superhydrophobic coatings from urushiol via one-step deposition process
A new bio-based coating derived from urushiol and hexamethylenediamine enables highly hydrophobic surface modification without the need for silane compounds, offering a simple and versatile method for...