Super-hydrophobic surfaces: Preparation and testing

该提案是维多利亚大学（CAMTEC）和 **RT Prime技术之间研究伙伴关系的延续。主要目标是开发防水薄膜（超疏水薄膜）。**在不同领域，包括纺织品、医疗、汽车 ** 和军事领域，不同类型的表面的一个普遍问题与它们的润湿性有关。理想情况下，在某些情况下，非常需要调整表面特性，使其不会积聚水。例如，一个不积水的车窗在雨和雾的情况下会提供更好的能见度。一件超疏水背心可以提高浮力，或者在恶劣的天气条件下保持士兵的干燥。有几种方法可以涂覆 ** 表面并赋予疏水性。然而，目前还没有一种通用的技术可以直接应用于不同类型的表面。我们之前与RT Prime的相互作用（由NSERC ENGAGE** 资助）导致了几种用于制造和功能化超疏水 ** 纳米颗粒的合成路线。我们已经系统地探索了几种合成途径，并缩小了新型涂层的潜在候选者。该ENGAGE plus赠款将使我们能够进一步优化我们最有前途的 ** 材料，改进薄膜沉积方法，并最终将我们的新 ** 技术与商业等同产品的性能进行比较。最终完成并经过全面评估的产品（带有应用和薄膜沉积的 ** 协议）将被转移到RT Prime，由其评估我们技术的 ** 商业化潜力。

This proposal is a continuation of a research partnership between the University of Victoria (CAMTEC) and**RT Prime technologies. The main goal is the development of water repellent films (super hydrophobic films).**A general problem with different types of surfaces in different areas, including textiles, medical, automotives**and military, is related to their wettability. Ideally, there are cases where it would be highly desirable to tailor**the surface properties such that it can not accumulate water. For instance, a car window that does not**accumulate water would provide much better visibility under rain and fog. A super hydrophobic vest can**improve buoyancy or keep a soldier dry under adverse weather situations. There are several approaches to coat**surfaces and impart hydrophobicity. However, a general technology that can be directly applied in different**types of surfaces is not available. Our previous interaction with RT Prime (supported by a NSERC ENGAGE**grant) led to several synthetic routes for the fabrication and functionalization of super-hydrophobic**nanoparticles. We had explored several synthetic avenues systematically and narrowed down potential**candidates for a novel coating. This ENGAGE plus grant will allow us to further optimize our most promising**materials, improve on the methodology for film deposition and, finally, compare the properties of our new**technology with commercially equivalent products. A finalized and comprehensively evaluated product (with a**protocol for application and film deposition) will then be transferred to RT Prime, who will evaluate the**commercialization potential of our technology.