University of Illinois researchers have developed a new ultrathin waterproof coating with self-healing abilities that may help steam power plants run more efficiently in the future. (IMAGE)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau

University of Illinois researchers have developed a new ultrathin waterproof coating with self-healing abilities that may help steam power plants run more efficiently in the future.

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University of Illinois researchers have developed a new ultrathin waterproof coating with self-healing abilities that may help steam power plants run more efficiently in the future. From left, graduate student Ellie Porath, professor Nenad Miljkovic, professor Christopher Evans and graduate research assistant Jingcheng Ma.

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