On a non-textured (or smooth) surface, the equilibrium contact angle θ for any contacting liquid is given by Young’s relation 10 as: The second important parameter for characterizing surface ...

The ability to characterize the surface of a material is an important part of SilcoTek’s coating research and development. In order to understand new inert coatings the surface must be thoroughly ...

How does one go about improving high temperature hydrophobicity and oleophobicity in fuel injector and combustion applications? This question has been answered by SilcoTek through the development of ...

Scientists from the Vellore Institute of Technology in India have investigated the influence of tilt angle on energy generation in bifacial PV systems deployed on white-painted ground surfaces. “We ...