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Thin films and coatings

Thin films and coatings

Transparent coating captures aerosol droplets from air

20 Jul 2021 Isabelle Dumé
captured droplets on coating
A 3D image (taken with laser confocal microscopy) shows crater-like features generated by the captured droplets. (Courtesy: Northwestern University)
A transparent, viscous coating that can be brushed or painted onto any type of surface could reduce

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