It sounds more like a magic spell than a new technology--a dirt-repelling coating. Spray it on glass, metal, or plastic and: that's it! Completely simple and the surface stays clean. Developed by the spin-off company Chamelic from the University of Leeds in the UK, the nanoscopic layer produces a hydrophilic surface that works indoors and out. Several industries have shown an interest in purchasing the unique product.
Implications - Having a clean car all year round would be a dream come true for many people. Also having constantly clean windows in your home would be absolutely fabulous! The dirt-repelling coating would definitely make many person's lives a lot easier and a lot cleaner.
What's Driving This Trend
- Dirt-repelling Coatings
- New technology that produces a hydrophilic surface and repels dirt, creates disruptive innovation opportunities for industries looking to create low-maintenance products.
- Nanotechnology Innovation
- The development of this dirt-repelling coating using nanotechnology offers disruptive innovation opportunities for several industries looking to create self-cleaning products.
- Indoor and Outdoor Applications
- The versatility of the dirt-repelling coating with its ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments creates disruptive innovation opportunities for industries such as automotive, construction and household cleaning.
Who This Affects Most
- Automotive Industry
- The dirt-repelling coating offers the automotive industry a disruptive innovation opportunity to create low-maintenance vehicles that require less frequent washing.
- Construction Industry
- The construction industry can leverage the dirt-repelling coating to create self-cleaning building materials and reduce the need for frequent maintenance.
- Household Cleaning Industry
- The household cleaning industry can disrupt its own industry by using dirt-repelling coatings to create more efficient and effective cleaning solutions that require less elbow grease.
