Smart silicone coatings can change their friction and stickiness as surroundings reshape nanoscale layers

What happened

Research led by a group from the University of Newcastle has found a new way to make silicone surfaces—and control how slippery they are. The work was published in the journal Chemistry of Materials.

Key facts

• Research led by a group from the University of Newcastle has — found: a new way to make silicone surfaces—and control how slippery they are