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Revolutionary Coating Repels Water and Oil Effectively

7/27/2025

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A groundbreaking silicone-based coating has emerged from the DREAM Lab, expertly designed to repel both water and oil. PhD student Samuel Au has taken it a step further by employing nanoscale fletching, significantly boosting its effectiveness over traditional silicone. This innovative approach utilizes polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) with minimal amounts of the least harmful PFAS variant, promising a safer solution for various applications.

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A groundbreaking silicone-based coating has emerged from the DREAM Lab, expertly designed to repel both water and oil. PhD student Samuel Au has taken it a step further by employing nanoscale fletching, significantly boosting its effectiveness over traditional silicone. This innovative approach utilizes polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) with minimal amounts of the least harmful PFAS variant, promising a safer solution for various applications.