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Non Life Sciences => Technology => Topic started by: thedoc on 22/11/2013 17:17:46

Title: How can materials be engineered to stay dry?
Post by: thedoc on 22/11/2013 17:17:46

A surface has been designed which stays incredibly dry.

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Title: Re: How can materials be engineered to stay dry?
Post by: Phractality on 22/11/2013 18:26:02

Is this new process better than Rust-Oleum's NeverWet (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Stops-Rust-18-oz-NeverWet-Multi-Purpose-Spray-Kit-274232/204216476#.Uo-gHr7Tl9w)? It sounds like a much more expensive process, compared to the spray-on product.

Title: Re: How can materials be engineered to stay dry?
Post by: yor_on on 24/11/2013 11:09:30

Hard to say Phractality, tried to see what it was on the manufacturer page but? What is it?

Title: Re: How can materials be engineered to stay dry?
Post by: alancalverd on 24/11/2013 14:41:12

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This suggests that they could be useful for surfaces exposed to freezing rain, to prevent ice forming on them, which is particularly important for aeroplanes.

Hairyplanes?