How Superhydrophobic Materials Stay Dry

Raincoats, car windshields, and waterproof phones all use a little chemistry to stay dry.

Raincoats, car windshields, waterproof phones: They all use a little chemistry to stay dry. Inspired by nature, chemists use superhydrophobic coatings to repel water from surfaces to keep them dry.

The latest Reactions video from the American Chemical Society uses a high-speed camera and some brave volunteers to bring the science of staying dry to life.

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