The ABC's of Superhydrophobic

Nano-structured cones
The cones above were designed and produced to replicate the theoretical "best" possible surface. ORNL scientists used mathematical calculations to characterize and define and create the most superhydrophobic surface possible.

What is a Superhydrophic Material?

Nano-structured superhydrophobic material repels water at very high contact angle, allowing surfaces to remain dry. It maintains a microscopic layer of air on surfaces even when submerged in water, resulting in a profound change in the basic water-solid interface.

The portfolio offers superhydrophobic materials produced from glass, glass powder, diatomaceous earth, and other materials.

Numerous benefits include:

ease of manufacture
low cost
scalability
a small amount coats a large area
thermal and electrical insulation
eliminates water-based corrosion

Licensing

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is currently seeking companies interested in commercializing these technologies in specific fields of use- do you want to know more? Examples of NDA, Licensee Questionnaire and License Agreements are located on 'Licensing' tab to the left.

For information on technologies with issued patents, and on other new inventions assigned to UT-Battelle, LLC - which patent applications are currently being pursued can be found here. The portfolio of technologies are listed below:

Specific Technology Titles Available for License:

Superhydrophobic Disordered Composite Material
Superhydrophobic Multiscale Composite Material
Optical Composite, Ordered Material Having Sharp Surface Features
Method for Producing Structured Drawn Material
Transparent Superhydrophobic Disordered Composite Material
Superhydrophobic Nanopost Glass
Ultrahydrophobic Nanopost Glass
Friction Drag-Reducing Surface
Superhydrophobic Water Repellant Powder
Superhydrophobic Powder
Superhydrophobic Bandages and Coverings
Evaporative Desalinization Using Superhydrophobic Coatings
Superoleophilic Coatings
Superhydrophobic Transparent Glass (STG) Thin Film
Water repellent carbon foam (using Superhydrophobic Powder)
Superhydrophobic Coatings for Radars and Radomes
Optically Transparent Superhydrophobic Coating
Flash Bonding Superhydrophobic Powder
Superhydrophobic Bandages and Coverings
A Superhydrophobic Treatment for PVC drain Pipes
Superhydrophobic Porous Spinodal Microspheres
Superhydrophobic powder coated fabric
Transparent Superhydrophobic Disordered Composite Material
Method for Producing Structured Drawn Material
Optical Composite, Ordered Material Having Sharp Surface Features
Superhydrophobic Multiscale Composite Material