Research: Liquid-repellent tape that adheres to any surface

Assistant professor Arun Kota has made a “superomniphobic” tape that, when adhered to any surface, gives the surface liquid-repelling properties. The product is similar in flexibility to Scotch Tape, but has the additional functionality of being extremely liquid-repellent. The tape does not require costly equipment and complex techniques, it can be used by anyone, making it a practical solution in a variety of applications.
Kota has filed a patent and sees tape and adhesive manufacturers as well as the packing industry having a strong interest in the product. An article about the research is published in Applied Materials and Interfaces (News Item Colorado State University, 20 October 2016).
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