Chamelic
Alex Covert — June 19, 2008 — Autos
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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.
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.
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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.
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Nanotechnology Innovation — The development of this dirt-repelling coating using nanotechnology offers disruptive innovation opportunities for several industries looking to create self-cleaning products.
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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
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Automotive Industry — The dirt-repelling coating offers the automotive industry a disruptive innovation opportunity to create low-maintenance vehicles that require less frequent washing.
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Construction Industry — The construction industry can leverage the dirt-repelling coating to create self-cleaning building materials and reduce the need for frequent maintenance.
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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.
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