Water-repellent coatings hold promise in planes, cars and toilets
By BOB SECHLER=
Dow Jones Newswires=
AUSTIN, Texas (Dow Jones/AP) _ Aircraft that won't accumulate ice while awaiting winter takeoff. Engine parts with self-cleaning capabilities to boost efficiency. Even automobiles or toilet bowls that require little to no washing.
All could be commonplace someday if ongoing research proves successful into ``superhydrophobic'' _ or extremely water-repellent _ coatings that are durable enough for metal and ceramics. The idea is that moisture will simply bead up and roll off, picking up dirt particles along the way.
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Any time you can work toilets into the headline of a business news story ... that's why Anthony is quite proud of this recast which cleared the news wire.
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