Manufacturing Industry

One-molecule-thick layer of coating acts as barrier to oil.(research and uses of Polyethylene glycol)(Brief article)

Advanced Materials & Processes, June, 2007

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A coating that consists of a single-molecule-thick layer of a material called polyethylene glycol, with each molecule tipped with a "functional group" made with fluorine (similar to PTFE), has reportedly been developed at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind. Water molecules pass through the PTFE-like layer, which acts as a barrier to the larger oil molecules.

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Then the water is attracted to the polyethylene glycol immediately adjacent to the glass surface. The material prevents fogging by not allowing water to form beads on surfaces. The findings ...

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Manufacturing Industry

One-molecule-thick layer of coating acts as barrier to oil.(research and uses of Polyethylene glycol)(Brief article)

Advanced Materials & Processes, June, 2007

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