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School of Industrial Technology

Amphiphobic Biocoating


Amphiphobic surface has the abilty to repel both polar liquids like water and non-polar liquids like oil. Conventionally, amphiphobic surfaces are coated with fluorinated materials, which in certain applications are not permissible. Herein, our product is made from bioresources through emulsification process, offers a more environmentally friendly option for amphiphobic coating.


Key Features

  • Coating that repels both water and oil, made from bioresources
  • Writable/printable coated surfaces
  • Foldable coated surfaces

Benefits

  • Renewable resources: derived from non-bioresources
  • Biodegradable: environmentally sustainable

Potential Application

  • Coating for paper surfaces intended for food packaging
  • Coating for pulp moulded products