Super-hydrophobic surfaces: Preparation and testing

超疏水表面：制备和测试

• 批准号: 537519-2018
• 负责人: Brolo, Alexandre
• 金额: $ 0.91万
• 依托单位: University of Victoria
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Engage Plus Grants Program
• 财政年份: 2018
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2018-01-01 至 2019-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=646307
• 关键词: Super; hydrophobic; surfaces; Preparation; testing

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.

该提案是维多利亚大学（CAMTEC）和 **RT Prime technologies之间研究合作伙伴关系的延续。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。这笔ENGAGE plus赠款将使我们能够进一步优化最有前途的 ** 材料，改进薄膜沉积方法，最后将我们的新 ** 技术的性能与商业等效产品进行比较。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。