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Upcoming Live Seminar on Water and Oil Repellent Technologies

On February 5, 2026, CMC Research will host an engaging live seminar titled “Fluorine-Free Water and Oil Repellent Processing Technology: Guidelines for Enhancing Liquid Sliding Ability and Basics of Wetting.” This seminar will address innovative surface design measures that provide excellent water and oil repellency without the use of fluorine, a critical consideration due to increasing PFAS regulations.

Seminar Details

• - Date and Time: February 5, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM (JST)
• - Mode: Live streaming via Zoom with accompanying materials provided
• - Instructor: Dr. Atsushi Hozumi, Senior Engineering Researcher at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
• - Registration Fees:

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

Key Knowledge Acquired During the Seminar

Participants will gain:

• - Foundational understanding of wetting properties and theories.
• - In-depth knowledge of wetting assessment methodologies, including static and dynamic contact angles, contact angle hysteresis, and sliding/falling angles.
• - Practical know-how for creating surfaces with superior fluorine-free properties such as water and oil repellency, anti-soiling characteristics, and adhesion resistance.

Target Audience

This seminar is designed for:

• - Professionals engaged in surface treatment and modification.
• - Researchers involved in developing water and oil repellent characteristics on various substrate surfaces.
• - Experts focused on fluorine-free surface treatment technologies and alternatives to PFAS.

Seminar Program Overview

1. Basics of Wetting and Issues with Current Evaluation Methods
- Understanding Young's equation
- Surface tension definitions and measurement methods
- Discussion of superior energy and the validity of existing wetting theories (Cassie and Wenzel equations)

2. Dynamic Wetting Properties
- Introduction to dynamic wetting and its significance
- Measurement methods for dynamic contact angles.

3. Latest Developments in Water and Oil Repellent Research
- Case studies utilizing biomimetics
- Surface design principles for achieving super repellency.

4. Fluorine-Free Water and Oil Repellent Solutions
- Updates on the latest developments from research efforts and practical applications of fluorine-free functional coatings.
- Strategies for combining functionalities in various systems using single molecular films, polymer films, and sol-gel methods.

5. Conclusion & Q&A Session
Participants will also have the opportunity to engage with the instructor during a dedicated question-and-answer segment following the presentations.

We encourage anyone involved in research or industry applications related to surface treatment to explore this exciting avenue of emerging technologies. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your knowledge and capabilities in creating effective fluorine-free solutions.

Registration is available through the CMC Research website, where further details can also be found.

We look forward to your participation in this enlightening seminar, where cutting-edge technology and research intersect to foster innovation in surface treatments.