A 3D-printed Lamborhgini Aventador may be fun to drive around, but scientists at China’s Huazhong University of Science and Technology have managed to 3D-print an innovative toilet that almost nothing can stock to. This extremely slippery creation is called an ‘abrasion-resistant super-slippery flush toilet (ARSFT)’ and made of compounds that repel complex fluids as well as viscoelastic solids.
The team discovered that the toilet remained slippery even after several uses and being rubbed down with sandpaper. Should the surface ever become less slippery, lubricant (silicon oil) can easily applied, thanks to its 3D-printed design. Some of the liquids tested include yogurt, sticky honey, and a mixture of starch gel mixed with congee. There’s no word yet on when we’ll see a full-sized prototype in-action.
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Notably, even after being abraded to 1,000 cycles of abrasion using sandpaper, the ARSFT maintains its record-breaking super-slippery capability. The concept of the 3D-printed object with a superior abrasion-resistant slippery ability will improve the development of super-slippery materials and further save water consumption in the human society,” said the researchers.
