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Upcoming Online Seminar: Fluorine-Free Water and Oil Repellent Technology

In response to growing regulations on PFAS, join us for an engaging online seminar hosted by CMC Research, where we will delve into the fascinating world of fluorine-free water and oil repellent technologies. Led by the esteemed Atsushi Hozumi, a senior researcher at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, this event promises to be an invaluable experience for professionals in surface treatment and material research.

Event Details

• - Date and Time: June 30, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM (JST)
• - Platform: Zoom (Materials included)
• - Cost:

- General Admission: ¥44,000 (tax included)
- Newsletter Subscribers: ¥39,600 (tax included)
- Academic Price: ¥26,400 (tax included)

Seminar Theme

"Fluorine-Free Water and Oil Repellent Treatment Technology: Fundamental Knowledge on Wetting and Guidelines for Improving Liquid Slip Properties"
This seminar will address the fundamental aspects of wetting, dynamic wettability evaluation techniques, design guidelines for enhancing slip characteristics, and showcase the latest fluorine-free surface treatment case studies.

Knowledge Participants Will Gain

Participants will acquire:

• - Fundamental knowledge and theories regarding wettability.
• - Proper understanding of wettability evaluation techniques, including static/dynamic contact angles, contact angle hysteresis, and slip/fall angles.
• - Insights on developing surfaces/interfaces that demonstrate excellent water and oil repellency, anti-fouling properties, and adhesion resistance without fluorine.

Target Audience

This seminar is designed for:

• - Professionals involved in surface treatment and modification.
• - Researchers focused on developing water and oil-repellent properties for various substrate surfaces.
• - Individuals exploring fluorine alternative technologies and fluorine-free surface treatment modification techniques.

Seminar Agenda

The seminar will consist of several segments, including breaks:
1. Basics of Wetting and Evaluating Methods
- Examination of Young's Equation and its implications.
- Discussing various measurement methods and the significance of surface tension.
- Understanding surface free energy and its relevance to wettability.
2. Dynamic Wettability
- Defining dynamic wettability and its importance in surface treatment.
- Measuring methods and understanding dynamic contact angles.
3. Latest Developments in Water/Oil Repellent Technologies
- Exploring bioinspired designs and recent research in surface engineering.
4. Fluorine-Free Water and Oil Repellent Technologies
- Presenting effective methods and current research trends in fluorine-free surface treatments.
5. Conclusion and Q&A

How to Register

To register for the seminar, please visit the CMC Research seminar website. Once registered, a viewing URL will be sent to you via email.
For further details, please refer to the provided link.

We encourage everyone interested in advancing their knowledge in cutting-edge surface treatment technologies to join us for this informative seminar!

For more information and registration, visit the CMC Research website.

About the Speaker

Atsushi Hozumi is a senior researcher in the Multi-Material Research Division at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. He brings extensive experience in biomimetics and surface treatment research, contributing significantly to the field. Hozumi has also held various academic positions, including visiting professorships at prestigious institutions in the UK and the USA.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your understanding of fluorine-free technologies and their applications in modern material science!