Yelin Ko, a doctoral student in the field of fiber science, is the first author of "UiO-66 Inspired Superhydrophobic Coatings Fabricated from Discarded Polyester/Spandex Textiles," published in ...

The long-term durability and mechanical stability of superhydrophobic coatings under harsh environmental conditions remain a concern. Additionally, the scalability and cost-effectiveness of ...

The coating technologies that currently are under development and testing are hydrophobic, superhydrophobic and slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces (SLIPS). While the hydrophobic concept ...

Scientists from the Madison Area Technical College in the United States have tested superhydrophobic self-cleaning, anti-soiling coatings that, if applied to photovoltaic modules, can purportedly ...

Plasma treatment can be of benefit when creating superhydrophobic surfaces. It promotes good adhesion of the hydrophobic ...

Scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have developed a new hydrophobic graphene-based material tha ...

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have developed a new material that can facilitate water desalination (removing salt) and help in addressing the growing freshwater crisis ...