Scientists have invented a special type of material to be covered on the surface , keeping them dry or wet surface which helps to never need cleaning .
The findings of this material was published in the journal Chemistry of Materials with very promising applications such as minimizing condensation of water vapor in the aircraft cabin , keep wet and translucent glass , cooling the building through evaporation or even use to create a lab environment better in remote areas without the need for on-site laboratory .
The project leader is Professor Andrew Telford of University of Sydney ( Australia ) . He said : “We call this material raspberries nanoparticle by its structure is nano spherical nuclei interconnected with the shape of a raspberry fruit . The nano film can be described as a kind of special tape for water droplets , keeping them from rolling on the surface , even when overturned . ” Professor Telford and his colleagues inspired by rose petals , which have the ability to hold the bead into droplets , insoluble .
Structured nanomaterials may have more diverse nature being composed of different kinds of molecules . In experiments , the researchers used polystyrene to produce a waterproof surface . If this material is made from nanostructured particles of fluorinated polymers ( fluorinated polymer ) to the surface will absorb and retain water . This way , they can make the surface always dry, no need to clean , anti- bacteria and mold . This material can be applied in the medical laboratory , biology .
This material is not too complicated to produce in large quantities and can form a coating that can easily coat the surface .