Hydrophobic Coating (IMAGE) University of Houston Caption The hydrophobic coating developed by Seamus Curran, a physics professor at the University of Houston, can trap airborne virus particles encased in liquid without limiting air flow. Credit University of Houston Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.