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Water Repellent

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"Bacteria's Worst Nightmare: Slippery Toilet Bowl Treatment Makes Them Slide Away"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Phys.org

Researchers have developed a transparent and colorless coating that can be applied to toilet bowls, making them more water-repellent and preventing bacteria from sticking. The coating, made by grinding silicone oil in a ball mill, forms a durable, oily layer on the surface. Tests showed that the treated area inhibited 99.99% of bacterial growth compared to the untreated area. This self-sanitizing treatment could have practical applications for public health.

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Revolutionary Breakthrough: Unveiling the Ultimate Water-Repellent Surface

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Gizmodo

Chemists from Aalto University have developed a new method of coating surfaces with self-assembled monolayers (SAM) to create ultra-slick surfaces. These SAMs feature a fluid-like surface that dramatically reduces friction, allowing water droplets to glide across with ease. By varying the growth time of the SAMs, the researchers found that both low and high coverage yielded exceptional slipperiness. This research has practical applications such as de-icing, anti-fogging, and self-cleaning surfaces.

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