University of Rochester

Grantee website Rochester, New York, United States

Purpose

to develop superhydrophobic surfaces that repel waste, resulting in a self-cleaning surface for latrines; research will focus on technologies to reduce the cost of production processes and materials

Division

Global Growth & Opportunity

Date

OCTOBER 2012

Region served

AFRICA,
ASIA

Committed amount

$100,000

Grant topic

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

Duration (months)

31

Grantee location

Rochester, New York, United States

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