Treatment makes surfaces self-cleaning

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The discussion centers on the application of self-cleaning surface treatments, specifically utilizing titania, a material known for its hydrophilic properties. These properties allow water to spread into a layer rather than forming droplets, effectively trapping dust and debris, which can then be washed away. Participants express interest in applying this technology to metal surfaces, such as car bodies, to reduce maintenance efforts. The concept is based on the ability of titania to create a self-cleaning effect through its unique interaction with water.

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  • Knowledge of surface treatment techniques
  • Basic principles of material science
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"Treatment makes surfaces self-cleaning"

I read this article, a few weeks ago

http://www.engineerlive.com/european-design-engineer/instrumentationelectronics/17068/treatment-makes-surfaces-selfcleaning.thtml

Do anyone know more about this? Can it actually be applied to metal?

i.e. car body, so I won't have to wash my car ever again:!) , I'm just kidding, but wouldn't that be great.
 
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Actually that fenomena use hydrophylic characteristic of material. One material that exhibit that characteristics is titania. Water form a layer instead of droplet on a hydrophylic surface so the dust stuck in water layer and easily removed by water.
I think we can use in metal, just coat it with titania.
 

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