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| Self Cleaning Surface | Researcher/Designer | Cristóbal Anaya | |
| Product | Self Cleaning Surface (Theoretical) | ||
| Type | Finishes | ||
| Reference | Here is where you can find more information | ||
| Product
Summary:
A theoretical product, the Self Cleaning Surface is an innovative project that is still in development. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are working on a self cleaning surface that features a double-layered coating in which each layer of the coating performs a certain chemical function.
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coating’s film layers would contain enzymes and antibodies chemically bound
to a polymer to digest toxic compounds and kill bacteria, even in darkness
and in the absence of air. A second film layer would contain titanium
dioxide; exposed to air and activated by sunlight, it would join in the
cleaning process, oxidizing toxic compounds while also killing bacteria. The Self Cleaning Surface is also hydrophobic in order to avoid surface infiltration. |
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| Architectural
Applications: The application for this product in our office project will be as a finish for the countertops in the break room, bathroom, and copy room. These are spaces where there is a potential for a buildup of water, grime, dirt, etc. |
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