Photoactive silicones for self-cleaning and antimicrobial sanitary units Aim is to develop and disseminate unique, cost effective, self-cleaning, durable, and antimicrobial coatings applicable to non-piped and minimal-water sanitation projects for both the urban and rural poor.
In our Phase-I project we propose to incorporate recent advances in nanotechnology and hydrophobicity of silicone materials for the development and application of novel, cost-effective, durable, antimicrobial and self-cleaning surfaces for sanitary units and sanitary facilities.
Mission
1. Develop prototypic self-cleaning and antimicrobial coatings. 2. Perform cost-benefit and process analyses for making effective coatings efficiently to meet Gates Foundation guidelines for costs of commercial sanitary units to less than $0.05/user/day. 3. Establish those working collaborations and/or partnerships with Gates grantees, companies, and international organizations in developing countries to fulfill our Objective 1 and their antimicrobial and cleanliness needs for sanitary projects.Answer questions about the project
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Product design and engineeringGlobalToilets or urinals (user interface)Fundamental research and engineeringOtherBill & Melinda Gates FoundationUniversity, education or research institution
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