NanoTechnology in Windscreen, Windows and Wipers

Application of Nanotechnology "NanoWipers"

(Source:www.nanowiper.com)

Adjustment of Surface properties on glass plates

(Source:http://www.hessen-nanotech.de/mm/NanoAutomotive_web.pdf)

How to apply Nanowipers on Windscreen, Windows and Wipers
(Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoCnY35iCgc)

The approach to dirt-resistant paints for cars, which uses nanoparticles to create a hydrophobic (water-resistant) surface has also been applied to glass for vehicle windows.

The beading effect for water on the surface means that water runs off much more easily, and does not impair visibility during heavy rain or spray. This also reduces wear on windscreen wipers, which are hardly required at all - at most road speeds the airflow past the car would be sufficient to clear the beaded water droplets from the glass.

Nano-coatings on the inside of the glass can use a similar approach to prevent water vapour from condensing on the glass in humid conditions.

Nanotechnology is also making polycarbonate glazing a reality. Polycarbonate (PC) is much lighter than standard glass, is safer, and is a more flexible material to design with, but physical limitations such as its poor scratch resistance and low UV shielding have prevented its widespread use. Addition of a transparent, scratch-resistant coating containing silica nanoparticles alleviates many of these issues. This will allow more rapid adoption of PC windows and windscreens over the next few years - it is predicted that by 2020, around 20% of all vehicle glazing will be made from nano-enhanced PC.

NANO WINDSHIELD WIPERS at the speed over 60 km/h you gain:

·         The effect of "invisible windshield wiper"

·         Permanent transparency/clearness of the windshield during rain or fog

·         Excellent view when driving in convoy in the rain or „water-shadow"

·         Increasing the driving safety thanks to better view from the car

·         Extending of the service life of windshield wipers

·         Increasing subtransient strength of the windshield glass

·         Self-cleaning headlights in the rain

·         Improving impact resistance in the glass

Posted by Abhishek Kumar Jaishwal on Saturday, November 08, 2014