Rapid and Scalable Lubrication Coating for Industrial and Medical Applications via Sequential Dip‐Coating

Abstract Surface coatings have been widely studied and applied in industrial and biomedical fields to give functionalities such as friction reduction, anti‐fouling, and enhanced biocompatibility. However, conventional coating techniques often suffer from limited material compatibility, non‐uniform c...

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Main Authors: Yeontaek Lee, Kayoung Son, Yejin Jo, Seung Hyun Lee, Jeuhee Lee, Tae Young Kim, Seonghyeon Eom, Youn‐Hoo Hwang, Dae‐Eun Kim, Inhee Choi, Jung Seung Lee, Jungmok Seo
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Published: Wiley-VCH 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/admi.202500353
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author Yeontaek Lee
Kayoung Son
Yejin Jo
Seung Hyun Lee
Jeuhee Lee
Tae Young Kim
Seonghyeon Eom
Youn‐Hoo Hwang
Dae‐Eun Kim
Inhee Choi
Jung Seung Lee
Jungmok Seo
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Yejin Jo
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description Abstract Surface coatings have been widely studied and applied in industrial and biomedical fields to give functionalities such as friction reduction, anti‐fouling, and enhanced biocompatibility. However, conventional coating techniques often suffer from limited material compatibility, non‐uniform coverage on complex geometries, labor‐intensive fabrication, and dependence on specialized equipment. In this study, Swift Lubrication is introduced for Industrial and Medical Equipment (SLIME), a rapid (≈10 s) two‐step dip‐coating method that employs an UV perfluoropolyether base coat followed by a slippery activation layer. SLIME enables the formation of ultra‐low friction surfaces, robust anti‐fouling properties, and effective diffusion barrier functionality without requiring intricate fabrication processes or specialized equipment. The versatility of SLIME coatings is demonstrated through their application on 3D‐printed molds, high‐viscosity storage containers, and various biomedical devices, highlighting their material‐independent applicability, excellent biocompatibility, and superior anti‐adhesion performance. This is envision that SLIME coatings will serve as a practical and scalable solution for an advanced surface lubrication method, significantly enhancing device durability, operational efficiency, and performance across industrial and biomedical applications.
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spelling doaj-art-11240090b8af4181a1caa12fd229eb022025-08-20T03:58:36ZengWiley-VCHAdvanced Materials Interfaces2196-73502025-07-011214n/an/a10.1002/admi.202500353Rapid and Scalable Lubrication Coating for Industrial and Medical Applications via Sequential Dip‐CoatingYeontaek Lee0Kayoung Son1Yejin Jo2Seung Hyun Lee3Jeuhee Lee4Tae Young Kim5Seonghyeon Eom6Youn‐Hoo Hwang7Dae‐Eun Kim8Inhee Choi9Jung Seung Lee10Jungmok Seo11School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Yonsei University Seoul 03722 Republic of KoreaSchool of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Yonsei University Seoul 03722 Republic of KoreaSchool of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Yonsei University Seoul 03722 Republic of KoreaDepartment of Intelligent Precision Healthcare Convergence Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Suwon 16419 Republic of KoreaSchool of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Yonsei University Seoul 03722 Republic of KoreaSchool of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Yonsei University Seoul 03722 Republic of KoreaDepartment of Life Science University of Seoul Seoul 02504 Republic of KoreaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering Yonsei University Seoul 03722 Republic of KoreaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering Yonsei University Seoul 03722 Republic of KoreaDepartment of Life Science University of Seoul Seoul 02504 Republic of KoreaDepartment of Biomedical Engineering Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Suwon 16419 Republic of KoreaSchool of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Yonsei University Seoul 03722 Republic of KoreaAbstract Surface coatings have been widely studied and applied in industrial and biomedical fields to give functionalities such as friction reduction, anti‐fouling, and enhanced biocompatibility. However, conventional coating techniques often suffer from limited material compatibility, non‐uniform coverage on complex geometries, labor‐intensive fabrication, and dependence on specialized equipment. In this study, Swift Lubrication is introduced for Industrial and Medical Equipment (SLIME), a rapid (≈10 s) two‐step dip‐coating method that employs an UV perfluoropolyether base coat followed by a slippery activation layer. SLIME enables the formation of ultra‐low friction surfaces, robust anti‐fouling properties, and effective diffusion barrier functionality without requiring intricate fabrication processes or specialized equipment. The versatility of SLIME coatings is demonstrated through their application on 3D‐printed molds, high‐viscosity storage containers, and various biomedical devices, highlighting their material‐independent applicability, excellent biocompatibility, and superior anti‐adhesion performance. This is envision that SLIME coatings will serve as a practical and scalable solution for an advanced surface lubrication method, significantly enhancing device durability, operational efficiency, and performance across industrial and biomedical applications.https://doi.org/10.1002/admi.202500353anti‐adhesionanti‐foulingcoatinglow‐frictionlubricationmedical devices
spellingShingle Yeontaek Lee
Kayoung Son
Yejin Jo
Seung Hyun Lee
Jeuhee Lee
Tae Young Kim
Seonghyeon Eom
Youn‐Hoo Hwang
Dae‐Eun Kim
Inhee Choi
Jung Seung Lee
Jungmok Seo
Rapid and Scalable Lubrication Coating for Industrial and Medical Applications via Sequential Dip‐Coating
Advanced Materials Interfaces
anti‐adhesion
anti‐fouling
coating
low‐friction
lubrication
medical devices
title Rapid and Scalable Lubrication Coating for Industrial and Medical Applications via Sequential Dip‐Coating
title_full Rapid and Scalable Lubrication Coating for Industrial and Medical Applications via Sequential Dip‐Coating
title_fullStr Rapid and Scalable Lubrication Coating for Industrial and Medical Applications via Sequential Dip‐Coating
title_full_unstemmed Rapid and Scalable Lubrication Coating for Industrial and Medical Applications via Sequential Dip‐Coating
title_short Rapid and Scalable Lubrication Coating for Industrial and Medical Applications via Sequential Dip‐Coating
title_sort rapid and scalable lubrication coating for industrial and medical applications via sequential dip coating
topic anti‐adhesion
anti‐fouling
coating
low‐friction
lubrication
medical devices
url https://doi.org/10.1002/admi.202500353
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