Network Of Architected Structures For Fluid And Heat Transport

Brief Description

An innovative, nature-inspired system that efficiently captures, transports, and stores fluids while providing passive cooling through controlled fluid dynamics.

Full Description

This bio-inspired system captures moisture from dry air, transports it through capillary pore networks, and stores it for controlled cooling and fluid use. Hydrophilic–hydrophobic surfaces and hydration-activated fiber valves precisely regulate intake and flow. Its modular, tunable architecture supports multiple fluids and scales across applications from arid-region water harvesting to thermal management in aerospace, automotive, defense, and construction.

Suggested uses

• Self-cooling, water-harvesting building panels and infrastructure with water management and thermal regulation in arid regions 
• High-performance thermal control in aerospace and automotive systems, including hypersonic vehicle components and interior cooling/humidification 
• Advanced defense, sporting, and specialized wearable applications requiring impact resilience and fluid absorption

Advantages

• Efficiently captures and transports fluids from dry air while enabling passive, low-energy cooling. 
• Integrates multiple functions (e.g., self-cooling, fluid storage) within a single, mechanically robust, biomaterial-inspired structure. 
• Reduces dependence on fossil-fuel–based cooling systems, lowering carbon emissions, energy use, and noise pollution. 
• Features a flexible, modular design adaptable across aerospace, automotive, housing, defense, and wearable or textile applications.

Patent Status

Patent Pending