New self-cleaning paint stands up to wear and tear

How would you like to be able to wash your car by just hosing it off – no soap, scrubbing or drying? You may be able to in the not-too-distant future, thanks to research being led by a team at University College London. Drawing on earlier research, they've developed an ultra-hydrophobic (water-repelling) paint that can be applied to a variety of surfaces, and that stays on once applied. .. Continue Reading New self-cleaning paint stands up to wear and tear

Section: Science

Tags: Dalian University of Technology, Hydrophobic, Imperial College, Paint, Self-cleaning, Titanium dioxide, University College London

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