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.
Dirt-Repelling Paint Job
Chamelic
Trend Themes
1. 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.
2. Nanotechnology Innovation - The development of this dirt-repelling coating using nanotechnology offers disruptive innovation opportunities for several industries looking to create self-cleaning products.
3. 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.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - The dirt-repelling coating offers the automotive industry a disruptive innovation opportunity to create low-maintenance vehicles that require less frequent washing.
2. Construction Industry - The construction industry can leverage the dirt-repelling coating to create self-cleaning building materials and reduce the need for frequent maintenance.
3. 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.