Hydrophilic

A*STAR scientists have developed strategies to manipulate surface tension in fluids and modify the surface properties of materials. Their findings could increase the yield of crude oil from oil wells and lead to super water- or oil-repellent surfaces.

A polymeric material that changes its structure when immersed in salt water could help protect ships and marine structures

Exposure to short pulses of light changes how a polymer surface interacts with water droplets