NBDNano doing a conceptual design of a self-filling water bottle

ORIGINAL: NDBNano

NBD makes use of a nano-scale surface to enhance water condensation. Mimicking the Namib Desert Beetle, our nanotechnology can be used to collect water in the most arid regions of the world. 

Our Technology

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Superhydrophobic and superhydrophilic surfaces have a variety of commercial applications. NBD is targeting water harvesting by employing these alternating chemical surface features in varied micro-patterns/arrays affording unique and uncharacteristic properties. Our surface engineering solutions are based on years of research of coming from elite university laboratories in a range of fields, including materials science and chemical engineering.

Applications:

• Enhanced dehumidification for house-hold consumers
• Production of potable water for military operations
• Production of water for greenhouses to support plant life
• Production of potable water for third world nation

NBD is currently in a heavy R&D phase, during which we will be optimizing our chemical coatings and building prototypes of devices to utilize these coatings - including a conceptual design of a self-filling water bottle. We will also be exploring additional uses of these unique coatings, in order to best position ourselves for a launch in 2014-2015. Thank you for your support!

Our Team

Miguel

Miguel is a co-founder of NBD with a background in startups. While this is his second stint at starting a company, he also has worked at TechStars, an early stage investor in seed startups. He has a degree in Biology from Boston College.

Andy

Andy is a co-founder and lead chemist. Andy has several years of experience in organic chemistry and has presented his work at a number of conferences including local, national, and international venues. Andy is now a grad student at MIT working towards his PhD in Organic Chemistry. He is a graduate of Trinity College.

Deckard

Deckard is a co-founder of NBD with a background in biomimicry. Deckard had the inspiration for this company while taking a class about the Namib Desert Beetle. He has a degree in Biology with a concentration in bioinformatics from Boston College.

Rob 

Rob is the lead engineer for NBD. Rob is a mechanical engineer from Northeastern University and has a widespread background in aerospace, medical, and consumer product design. Rob has also worked as a design consultant for several Boston based startups.