Coatings

A*STAR researchers have developed a modified version of atomic force microscopy to characterize liquid-repellent surfaces for various applications.

A thin film of water forms over surfaces coated with charged polymers, resulting in super-repellent materials with self-cleaning properties.

With a sound understanding of polymers, their properties and the methods to synthesize them, scientists can create novel materials for a wide range of practical applications.

Stable environmentally friendly polymer coatings inhibit the surface buildup of bacterial and marine organisms