It also turns the MOF superhydrophobic. This well-known MOF, UiO-66, is typically a brittle, hydrophilic substance. But spandex fibers in the fabric functionalize UiO-66 to be completely water ...
The cyclical alternation of hydrophobic and superhydrophilic effects prevents the dirt to adhere to the panel surface during the day. The scientists fabricated the first coating prototype with ...