Can Nano-Technology Provide an Anti-Slip Solution for Slippery Surfaces?

[levwood]

I slipped on ice and broke my wrist.

Given our collective knowledge of the physics of slipping, isn't it possible that nano techology exists that allows us to add a non-slip substance to the soles of boots and shoes?

Lev

 

[ThalorB]

Hello, and welcome to PF.

Well, "how big is your pocket book?" I am working with a group that is developing spray-on nanotech coatings for hoses. The resulting structures look like they could provide significant traction on ice. I don't know what pressures they can withstand yet.

 

[russ_watters]

I'm not sure what nanotechnology has to do with this, but there are certainly things you can do to shoes to make it basically impossible to slip on ice: http://www.ems.com/catalog/product_detail_square.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442591842&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574488340909

 

[levwood]

If the product can be easily applied, I'd love to know more. There would seem to be several excellent markets for a really good non-slip product. Is there company information or a website I can go to?

Lev

 

[Tim B]

We use nano-technology in our product to create and anti-slip coating for any surface/floor. It creates a rough texture. It contains particle sizes of between 9-12 microns and this is mixed into an epoxy or PU binder. Its called Skidproof and we market it in the UK.