Liquid-Encapsulated Rare-Earth Based Ceramics

Described herein are non-wetting surfaces comprising rare-earth containing ceramics. Furthermore, the surfaces include liquid impregnated within a matrix of micro- or nano-engineered features on the surface. The surfaces are non-wetting and can resist liquid impalement, ice formation, scale formation, hydrate formation, and/or have antifouling properties.

Researchers

Kripa K Varanasi / Gisele Azimi / Jonathan Smith / Adam Paxson

Departments: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Technology Areas: Chemicals & Materials: Ceramics, Composites, Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials

  • liquid-encapsulated rare-earth based ceramic surfaces
    United States of America | Granted | 9,309,162

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