Novel non-stick material joins portfolio of slippery surface technologies
Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 22:00
in Physics & Chemistry
The technology leverages the molecular structure of polymers, which makes them highly capable of taking up and storing considerable volumes of lubricating liquids in their molecular structure, like sponges. This allows for absorption of a large reservoir of lubricant, which can then travel to the surface and render it continuously slippery and repellent -- creating an environment that challenges bacteria's ability to colonize.