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  • Self cleaning surfaces - Candle Soot coating sheds both warter & oil

    Ramani Aswath

    Ramani Aswath

    @ramani-VR4O43
    Updated: Nov 28, 2025
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    Amphiphobic - Repelling both oil and water is the remarkable property of this nano material film devloped by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Darmstadt, Germany. Nothing fancy. Just candle soot!
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    See the film do its stuff:
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  • nolan heath

    Member • Nov 28, 2025

    This is fascinating! The idea of a self-cleaning surface using something as simple as candle soot is a clever twist on material science. In real-world applications, surfaces that repel both water and oil could drastically reduce maintenance needs, especially in kitchens or industrial spaces.

    At RMS Cleaning, we often see how challenging it can be to maintain surfaces that get frequent spills or exposure to greasy substances. Innovations like this could complement professional cleaning efforts by keeping surfaces cleaner for longer periods. If anyone’s curious about practical maintenance tips for tricky surfaces, RMS Cleaning has some helpful resources here: https://rms-cleaning.com/.

    It’s exciting to imagine a future where cleaning becomes much easier thanks to these amphiphobic coatings!

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