Adhesion

Adhesion refers to the interaction between two different materials that causes them to stick together, forming a bond. Learn more about adhesion.

Corrosion Resistance

A material’s ability to avoid damage from reactions with its environment, like rusting from water, air, or chemicals. Learn more about corrosion resistance. 

Hydrophilicity 

Hydrophilicity is a functional property in coatings. It is the tendency to attract water. Learn more about hydrophilicity. 

Hydrophobicity

Hydrophobicity is a functional property in coatings. It is the tendency to repel water. Learn more about hydrophobicity.

Lubricity

Lubricity refers to the ability of a material or surface to reduce friction when it comes into contact with another surface. Learn more about lubricity. 

Refractive Index

The refractive index (RI) of a material influences how clear and transparent it appears by affecting how light passes through, bends, or scatters. Learn more about refractive index.

Surface Roughness

Bumps and grooves on a surface, which usually very small, that can change how the surface interacts with its surroundings, like liquids or other materials. Learn more about surface roughness.

Swelling Capacity

The ability of a material, like a polymer or hydrogel, to soak up a liquid (usually water) and expand in size without dissolving. Learn more about swelling capacity. 

Wettability

Wettability is a functional property of a coating. It is the ability of a liquid to maintain a solid surface wet. Learn more about wettability. 

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