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  • Solving Sticky Problems
  • Examples
  • Working With Us

Solving 'Sticky' Problems

SLIPS can be enabled on any solid material to produce robust, self-healing super-slippery surface that are highly repellent to virtually any environmental challenge such as crude oil, cement, water, ice, biofouling, chemicals, paints, oils, and insects.

As a result, applications for SLIPS are virtually limitless. SLIPS is an ideal solution for sticky problems in materials. Here are some examples:

Examples

Sticky Problem

Ice/Frost sticking to surfaces (e.g refrigeration coils and heat exchangers)

SLIPS Solution

  • Repels water before it can freeze
  • Delays/reduces icing in general
  • Accelerates defrosting to produce significant energy savings
  • Protects substrate from water/liquid and reduces corrosion

Sticky Problem

Aggressive chemicals and low surface-tension fluids sticking to materials

SLIPS Solution

  • SLIPS systems can be customized to repel most liquids and chemicals

Sticky Problem

Viscous liquids inside tubing/pipelines (e.g. crude oil)

SLIPS Solution

  • Reduces friction during fluid handling to reduce energy
  • Reduces buildup inside pipeline/corners and instrumentation

Sticky Problem

Fouling of optical components and windows (e.g. protective goggles, solar panels, instrumentation)

SLIPS Solution

  • Repels virtually anything and is optically transparent
  • Easy-cleaning

Sticky Problem

Viscous fluids sticking to the inside of containers (e.g. motor oil, cosmetics, ketchup)

SLIPS Solution

  • Ensures that all contents of a container can be poured out
  • Reduces environmental challenges associated with residue remaining in containers

Sticky Problem

Marine life sticking to undersea structures (e.g. ships, cables)

SLIPS Solution

  • Prevents marine fouling, thus reducing corrosion and energy consumption

Sticky Problem

Bacteria and fungi sticking to materials

SLIPS Solution

  • Prevents biofilm formation, repels bacteria and fungi

Sticky Problem

Blood

SLIPS Solution

  • SLIPS surfaces repel blood, prevent coagulation

Sticky Problem

Graffiti

SLIPS Solution

  • Prevents paints from sticking to surfaces

Sticky Problem

Corrosion of metals, pipes, construction materials

SLIPS Solution

  • Provides an excellent barrier layer to prevent material degradation by corrosion, salt water, acid, base, etc.

Sticky Problem

Materials deposition on waste water treatment systems

SLIPS Solution

  • Prevents organic and inorganic deposits to make the membranes and filters last longer
  • Reduces pressure required for aeration membranes

Sticky Problem

Sticky deposits on process lines and reactors

SLIPS Solution

  • Reduces products or by-products sticking to the surface of process lines and reactors
  • Maintains high energy-efficiency
  • Easy-to-clean surfaces for maintenance

Sticky Problem

Pests (e.g. insects)

SLIPS Solution

  • Barricades pests from entering your house
  • Even a Gecko cannot climb a SLIPS surface

Sticky Problem

Your own 'sticky' problem?

SLIPS Solution

Working With Us

Our goal is to develop customized SLIPS solutions in close collaboration with our commercial and industrial customers.

Typically we engage in a joint development program with a customer to develop SLIPS for a particular application with the goal of developing a commercially successful SLIPS-enabled product.

In most cases our customers are the ones who commercialize and sell SLIPS-enabled products. We are rewarded through value-sharing arrangements (usually license-based royalties or success fees), thus ensuring that our interests are aligned with those of our customers.

Please contact us to discuss how SLIPS can solve your sticky materials problems at [email protected].

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