Nanotech coating keeps out the water, but not the air
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A new nanoparticle-based coating is said to repel water from porous materials, while still allowing them to breathe
A piece of concrete, treated with and without TECNADIS
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Keeping porous building materials free from stains and water damage has gotten a little easier in the past few years. Thanks to advances in technology, we’ve seen the advent of things such as spray-on glass and anti-graffiti coatings. Now, Spanish nanotech company TECNAN is offering a nanoparticle-based coating that repels liquid, yet still allows the underlying material to breathe.
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