New omniphobic coating could slash fuel costs for US Navy ships

To make ships and submarines slippier, the US Navy's Office of Naval Research (ONR) is sponsoring the development of an "omniphobic" coating that not only repels water, but many other substances, like oil, alcohol, and even peanut butter. Anish Tuteja, an associate professor of materials science and engineering at the University of Michigan, has created a clear, durable chemical coating for ONR that is designed to reduce hull friction, making ships more energy efficient and stealthier... Continue Reading New omniphobic coating could slash fuel costs for US Navy ships Category: Marine Tags: Hydrophobic Materials ONR Ships US Navy Related Articles: Slippery substance-secreting SLUGs to stop ice buildup Slick coating keeps steel clean and tough Superhydrophobic spray-on coating could waterproof your phone forever Tape sticks to almost any surface, repels any liquid Nonstick coating for food containers means no drop is left behind Hydrophobic nanostructures stay dry for months underwater