Abstract
The University of Central Florida invention is a method and composition to produce superhydrophobic, nanostructured fullerite films from colloidal gels. Fullerenes, the only soluble form of pure carbon, possess unique electrical, chemical, and mechanical properties. By creating a non-wettable film, these materials stay dry for up to three hours when submerged in water, enabling applications in rheology, water purification, electrocatalysis, bacterial disinfection, hydrogen generation and gas storage, and medical devices.
Partnering Opportunity
The research team is seeking partners for licensing and/or research collaboration.
Stage of Development
Prototype available.
Benefit
Makes splitting electrocatalysis easier, enabling more efficient fuel cells and water-repellent display panelsCan lead to better electron acceptors, which are key in developing highly sensitive detectors and sensors for toxic gasesPreserves the unique functional properties of the material being treatedMarket Application
Water splittingBacterial disinfectionHydrogen generation or electrocatalysisPublications
Organic
Non-Wettable Superhydrophobic Fullerite Films, Advanced Materials, August 2021, Vol. 33, Issue 32, 2102108. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202102108.
Brochure
