super-hydrophobic – TechConnect Briefs

Super-porous PVDF nanofibre membranes for efficient desalination of brackish water in membrane distillation applications

Mhlanga S.D., Nthunya L.N., Khumalo N.P., Verliefde A.R., University of South Africa, ZA

Water scarcity is becoming a serious problem in Southern Africa. Recent draughts have called for exploitation of alternative sources of drinking water such as brackish and seawater. Membrane distillation is an efficient desalination process that [...]

Durable Super-Hydrophobic Nano-Composite Films

Chinn J., Integrated Surface Technologies, US

A new durable super-hydrophobic coating has been invented that protects cell phones and other portable electronic products from water or other liquid damage. The printed circuit boards of these consumer oriented products are placed into [...]

Super-hydrophobic and/or Super-hydrophilic Surfaces Made by Plasma Process

Chen L., Henein G., Liddle J.A., National Institute of Standards and Technology, US

Superhydrophobic and superhydrophilic surfaces are generally made by modifying the surface with chemistry and introducing roughness or patterns on surfaces. The processes are generally complex and time-consuming. In this paper, we introduce a simple and [...]