Superomniphobic Layer Repels Almost Any Liquid: University of Michigan

Engineering researchers led by Anish Tuteja, Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Macromolecular Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan have developed a nanoscale coating made up rubbery plastic particles of "polydimethylsiloxane" (PDMS) and liquid-resisting nanoscale cubes which have been claimed to repel most liquids. This coating was applied with a technique called ‘electrospinning’ that uses an electric charge to create fine particles of the above mentioned particles from their liquid solution.

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To test the repelling quality, the team of researchers analysed with more than 100 liquids and found that the coating was able to repel most of them. The only ones that were able to penetrate this layer were chlorofluorocarbons. This skin would be used to create super stain-resistant clothes, breathable garments to protect soldiers and scientists from chemicals and waterproof paints that would help reduce drag on ships.

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