Spray Retention Using Pre-Mixed Polyelectrolyte Solutions

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Systems and methods related to the formation of a reaction product on a surface are generally provided. The systems and methods described herein may allow for collection of the retention of a fluid by a surface in a relatively high amount. Such systems and methods may be useful in various applications including, for example, agriculture. In some embodiments, the systems and methods enhance water retention on hydrophobic surfaces of plants. Advantageously, the methods described herein may, in some cases, result in the formation of reaction products on a surface that serve to prevent fluids from being removed from the surface. Advantageously, the systems and methods described herein may suppress the adverse effects of natural conditions such as high surface energies and wind.

Researchers

Kripa K Varanasi / Maher Damak / Seyed Reza Mahmoudi / Nasim Hyder

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

  • systems and methods for surface retention of fluids
    United States of America | Granted | 11,716,990
  • systems and methods for surface retention of fluids
    European Patent Convention | Published application
  • systems and methods for surface retention of fluids
    Japan | Granted | 7,016,534
  • systems and methods for surface retention of fluids
    United States of America | Granted | 10,897,893

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