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7 days without frost

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June 17, 2025

7 days: That’s how long surfaces remain frost-free if they have been coated with a new type of coating.

Researchers at Northwestern University have developed an innovative surface with millimeter-sized structures and a wafer-thin layer of graphene oxide that attracts water vapor and binds water molecules.

The coating is scratch-resistant, insensitive to dirt and can be produced using 3D printing. Applications range from car windows to cooling systems.

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