Scientists have invented ultra-wear-resistant self-cleaning elastic coatings

(Reuters) - British and Chinese scientists have developed a new
coating
that can be used in materials such as clothing, paper, glass and steel to create an elastic surface that can be automatically cleaned, even after scratching or fraying, according to Reuters.
the coating is made of titanium dioxide nanoparticles and is extremely waterproof, unlike other waterproof coatings, it can still function after damage or exposure to oily substances. Due to its excellent wear resistance, it can be used in a wide range of materials, from clothing to cars.
, professor of inororal chemistry at University College London and head of the study, said: "The biggest challenge with self-cleaning surfaces is finding ways to protect them from everyday wear and tear. " surfaces are easy to wear out, " says Mr. Kamalt. But with our coatings with different adhesives, it is possible to create a robust self-cleaning surface. In
, the team produced waterproof surfaces in different coatings, depending on the material. For glass and steel, they use spray guns. For cotton materials, they use immersion.
Another of the study's leaders, Lu Yao of the Department of Chemistry at University College London, said: "The waterproofing feature makes the material self-cleaning, taking away dust, viruses and bacteria like vacuum cleaners as ball-like water drips through the surface of the material. Lu
said: "To achieve this, the surface of the material must be rough and waxy, so we create these conditions by designing our own coatings and combining them with different adhesives." ”