University of South Africa
Overview of innovation

This technology relates to a novel process for a One-step Mass- Production of various nanofluids in a modified version of laser ablation in open atmosphere. According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided with a method of producing a nanofluid, the method including laser ablating a target on a surface of which a liquid is flowing.

Type of Intellectual Property protection
Patent
Innovation Opportunity Type
Investment
Partnership
Industry
​Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
Energy
Electricty, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply
Technology Readiness Level
TRL 5 – Prototype tested in a controlled environment