Fostering the wind energy sector
We in mikron.x see wind playing a big role in the growth of renewable energy
The technology has passed all initial tests and proves to have outstanding characteristics in ice-adhesion. In addition to this it expects to have a long lifetime in harsh operating condition and it is very resistant to mechanical damage.
Properties of the Coating
Highly hydrophobic property
Very low ice-adhesion property
(~10 kPa)
Multi year durability (7 years)
Self-cleaning and anti-erosion properties
How does it work?
In a combination of chemical and mechanical properties it prevents ice from building on the surface of the blade and therefore allows turbines to continue energy generation during unfavorable climate conditions.
One of the most important features of this coating that it is based on environmentally friendly components and further work is undergoing to make it completely bio-degradable.