Global Targets / Our Research
Antifouling Surfaces
What is fouling
Fouling: When different kinds of materials stick to a surface in water
Fouling is a Big Issue in Our World (transportation)
Barnacles on the bottom of a ship increases resistance during transportation
Fouling is a Big Issue in Our World (membrane fouling)
Membrane replacement may constitute 25-30% of the operating cost of filtration
Problems with classic methods to avoid fouling
If fouling material adheres strongly, washing is not effective
Chemical treatment is not environmentally friendly
Size of Target Market
Medical Implant
($10B)
Transportation
($77B)
Membrane Separation
($39B)
Heat Exchanger
($15B)
Our Solution
Using surface "nano" patterns to generate designed flow, disturbing foulants before they can attach
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