Innovative Building Materials Shaping the Future of Architecture
For application to glass, steel, paper, and other materials, a new
coating from researchers at the University
College London resists moisture even after being scratched or exposed to
oil—typical weak spots for conventional repellent coatings. Made from coated
titanium dioxide nanoparticles, the
finish rejects water, oil, and even red wine by bouncing the invasive
substances off its surface and removing dirt in the process. Although the
coating is currently applied in 20-centimeter-square areas, “we see no reason
why this couldn’t be scaled up,” says Ivan Parkin, head of the university’s
chemistry department and corresponding author of a paper on the research in the
journal Science. Parkin’s team has talked about automobile paint and
moisture-resistant coatings as possible applications for the technology. It
could eventually be used to create a durable, self-cleaning façade that can better
withstand the elements than current options on the market
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