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Home » Keywords: » hydrophobic coatings

Items Tagged with 'hydrophobic coatings'

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Are Weather-Responsive Coatings the Future of Architecture?

Ellie Gabel
September 12, 2025
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Calls for climate-responsive architecture are growing as weather patterns become more extreme and unpredictable. Learn how coatings may be able to play a role. 


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A Surge in Non-PFAS Releases

Is the Paint and Coatings Industry Ready for the Big Transition?
Vikash Kumar
May 12, 2025
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As PFAS gets phased out, new materials rush in — but do they hold up under pressure?



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Navigating the Hydrophobic Coatings Revolution

February 15, 2024
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Hydrophobic coatings, designed to repel water and resist wetting, find applications in sectors such as automotive, construction, electronics, and textiles. This report by Persistence Market Research discusses the trends, opportunities, and challenges with water-repellent solutions.


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New Janus Particle Additives

For Creating Novel, Water-Resistant and Self-Stratified Coatings
Shan Jiang Ph.D. Yifan Li Rebecca Mort
April 14, 2021
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Recent research conducted at Iowa State University has developed an innovative coating additive made from amphiphilic Janus particles that can alter the surface properties of a waterborne coating system.
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Hydrophobing Agents and Their Evolving Demand

Hrishikesh Kadam
April 1, 2020
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Hydrophobing agents, also known as hydrophobic agents, are prominently used to minimize water absorption and ensure a water-repellent effect on cleaned surfaces. These compounds find use across a wide range of applications, from surface protection of critical infrastructure and automobiles to designing stain-repellant textiles.
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New Report Covers Hydrophobic Coatings Market

November 2, 2018
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According to a report released by Global Market Insights Inc., the market for hydrophobic coatings is set to surpass $2 billion by 2024.
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Scientists in Australia Develop Robust Superhydrophobic Coating

September 25, 2016
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Engineers at The Australian National University (ANU) have developed a new spray-on material with a remarkable ability to repel water.


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Report Claims Market for Hydrophobic Materials and Surfaces Will Reach $1.8 Billion

December 6, 2015
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Industry analyst firm n-tech Research has released a new report titled Hydrophobic Coatings and Surfaces: 2016 to 2023.


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Design, Development and Evaluation of Super HydrophobicCoatings

Vijay Mannari Mahshid Niknahad
August 1, 2015
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The aim of this study was to design hydrophobic or super hydrophobic coatings based on sol-gel chemistry by incorporating hydrophobic moieties and controlling surface morphology.


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