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The aim is to develop a fluorine-free nanocoating that offers superhydrophobicity, optical transparency, and antimicrobial properties.

August 7, 2026Langmuir

SterilShield:Mechanically Robust, Fluorine-Free SiO2–CuO NanocompositeCoatings with Combined Superhydrophobicity,Optical Transparency, and Antimicrobial Activity

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DSDeepika SinghChildren's Hospital of San Antonio RARajsekhar AdhikaryIndian Institute of Technology Roorkee PNPravesh NegiIndian Institute of Technology Roorkee

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Randomized trial demonstrates enhanced antimicrobial activity and durability in nanocomposite coatings, suggesting safer applications in healthcare and electronics.

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The aim is to develop a fluorine-free nanocoating that offers superhydrophobicity, optical transparency, and antimicrobial properties.
Single-step dip-coating process using SiO2 and CuO nanoparticles.
Surface treatment with trimethylchlorosilane to enhance coating properties.
Evaluation of water contact angle, optical transmittance, and antimicrobial effectiveness.
Achieved a water contact angle of 160° indicating superhydrophobicity.
Demonstrated 91.6% optical transmittance, allowing significant light passage.
Exhibited broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against E. coli, P. aeruginosa, K. pneumoniae, and MRSA.

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Singh et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a758bc2847ab6d26c01f406 https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.6c00054

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Randomized trial demonstrates enhanced antimicrobial activity and durability in nanocomposite coatings, suggesting safer applications in healthcare and electronics.

SterilShield:Mechanically Robust, Fluorine-Free SiO2–CuO NanocompositeCoatings with Combined Superhydrophobicity,Optical Transparency, and Antimicrobial Activity

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SterilShield:Mechanically Robust, Fluorine-Free SiO2–CuO NanocompositeCoatings with Combined Superhydrophobicity,Optical Transparency, and Antimicrobial Activity

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