Hoowaki engineers surfaces to control surface tension, including superhydrophobic, superhydrophilic and superoleophilic surfaces. The technology applies to metals and polymers, including low-cost polymers such as PE, PP and diene rubbers.
Water contact angle comparison on rubber material with microstructured surface compared to normal surface finish.
Superhydrophobic surfaces are used in some applications to reduce water drag, to reduce ice adhesion, or to provide self-cleaning properties.
To learn more, see our research on microstructured surfaces, even when curved.
Water droplets on rubber