Abstract: Functionalized F-POSS compounds comprising synthetic blends of at least two feedstocks that produce a distribution of fluorinated polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane molecule structures and/or functional groups.

Abstract: A process for forming a fingerprint-resistant coating on a substrate comprising activating the substrate by exposure to a plasma, and then depositing on the activated substrate at least one alkyl backbone monolayer, and hydroxyl-polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (OH-POSS) nanoparticles.

Abstract: Generally described herein are adhesion promoter compositions, which can be formed, for example, via a two-step synthetic process. In some embodiments, the first step of the synthetic process involves the hydrolysis and polycondensation of an organosilane monomer compound, thereby providing a polyorganosilane intermediate compound. In certain aspects, the organosilane compound may be hydrolyzed and polycondensed in the presence of a chain extender (e.g., a co-monomer) to provide an oligomeric adhesion promoter with greater degrees of functionalization. In some embodiments, the second step of the synthetic process involves the hydrosilylation of the polyorganosilane intermediate compound with a hydro silane-containing compound, resulting in a compound of the adhesion promoter.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, an anti-microbial composition (e.g., an anti-microbial coating), and related methods, are generally described. The anti-microbial composition may be used to kill, inhibit growth, mitigate, and/or inhibit retention of one or more microbes and/or bacteria. The anti-microbial properties of the composition may be provided by a microbial inhibition material, which comprises a silane compound (e.g., a first silane compound) functionalized with a metal ion. The composition may also include a fingerprint inhibition material, which comprises a silane compound (e.g., a second silane compound) that may preferably be hydrophobic. The fingerprint inhibition material may comprise an invisible fingerprint material and/or an anti-fingerprint material. The invisible fingerprint material is configured to hide fingerprints by making them optically less visible (e.g., to the human eye), while the anti-fingerprint material may be configured to suppress the retaining of fingerprints.

Abstract: Processes for preparing oleophobic and hydrophobic coatings on a substrate. More particularly, the disclosure relates to omniphobic surface treatment of substrates such as glass, ceramic, glass-ceramic, and the like.

Abstract: Functionalized fluoro polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (F-POSS) materials as additives to improve liquid repellence of various polymers, the additive including at least one functionalized F-POSS material, wherein the functional group is at least one material selected from the group consisting of amines, isocyanates, epoxies, carboxylic acids, and esters.

Abstract: Coatings for enhancing performance of materials surfaces, methods of producing the coating and coated substrates, and coated condensers are disclosed herein. More particularly, exemplary embodiments provide chemical coating materials useful for coating condenser components.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates, in exemplary embodiments, to compositions of matter comprising synthetic blends of at least two feedstocks that produce a distribution of fluorinated polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane molecule structures. The present disclosure also relates, in exemplary embodiments, to methods of making such synthetic blends.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates, in exemplary embodiments, to processes for preparing omniphobic coatings on a substrate. The disclosure further relates to substrates comprising an omniphobic coating comprising a fluoride ion encapsulated F-POSS.

Abstract: A process for forming a fingerprint-resistant coating on a substrate comprising activating the substrate by exposure to a plasma, and then depositing on the activated substrate at least one alkyl backbone monolayer, and hydroxyl-polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (OH—POSS) nanoparticles.

Abstract: Functionalized F-POSS compounds comprising synthetic blends of at least two feedstocks that produce a distribution of fluorinated polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane molecule structures and/or functional groups.

Abstract: Functionalized fluoro polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (F-POSS) materials as additives to improve liquid repellence of various polymers, the additive including at least one functionalized F-POSS material, wherein the functional group is at least one material selected from the group consisting of amines, isocyanates, epoxies, carboxylic acids, and esters.

Abstract: Processes for preparing oleophobic and hydrophobic coatings on a substrate. More particularly, the disclosure relates to omniphobic surface treatment of substrates such as glass, ceramic, glass-ceramic, and the like.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates, in exemplary embodiments, to compositions of matter comprising synthetic blends of at least two feedstocks that produce a distribution of fluorinated polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane molecule structures. The present disclosure also relates, in exemplary embodiments, to methods of making such synthetic blends.

Abstract: Functionalized F-POSS compounds comprising synthetic blends of at least two feedstocks that produce a distribution of fluorinated polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane molecule structures and/or functional groups.

Abstract: Fluorinated polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (“F-POSS”) copolymers and terpolymers useful in the field of coatings for enhancing performance of materials surfaces. Also disclosed are methods for making such copolymers and terpolymers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions of matter comprising synthetic blends of at least two feedstocks that produce a distribution of fluorinated polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane compounds. The present disclosure also relates to methods of making such fluorinated polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane compounds from such synthetic blends. The present disclosure also relates to uses of such fluorinated polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane compounds.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates, in exemplary embodiments, to compositions of matter comprising synthetic blends of at least two feedstocks that produce a distribution of fluorinated polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane molecule structures. The present disclosure also relates, in exemplary embodiments, to methods of making such synthetic blends.