Neverfrost
spray
developed
by
Waterloo
nanotechnology
grads
stops
ice
and
frost
from
forming
on
your
car
windows
from
Waterloo
Stories
Harsh winter conditions may be easier for Canadians to manage with a new product invented by Waterloo Engineering graduates.
“Frost is a major problem for individuals and businesses daily. Not only is it inconvenient but it has an impact on safety and can even hinder economic activity,” said Abhinay Kondamreddy, a nanotechnology engineering graduate who developed Neverfrost along with three classmates.
Neverfrost is an environmentally-friendly technology that prevents frost, fog, and ice formation. The innovation is the foundation for a new startup, also called Neverfrost.
By spraying Neverfrost on a windshield at night, drivers can avoid scraping and defrosting it on cold winter mornings, and clear the windshield simply by running the wipers. The Neverfrost technology prevents snow from freezing to the glass as well as fog and frost. Neverfrost expects to begin taking pre-orders for the spray with a Kickstarter campaign in March.Future plans for Neverfrost include incorporating it directly into washer fluids.
Additional
uses
Frost
and
ice
create
challenges
for
aircrafts,
air
conditioning,
commercial
refrigerators,
power
lines,
and
agriculture
–
creating
future
opportunities
for
the
Neverfrost
technology.
Kondamreddy
is
one
of
two
entrepreneurs
who
continue
to
further
their
technologies
and
startups
thanks
to
a
$60,000
Scientists
and
Engineers
in
Business
fellowship.
The
fellowship
is
a
University
of
Waterloo
program
supported
by
the
Federal
Economic
Development
Agency
for
Southern
Ontario
for
promising
entrepreneurs
who
want
to
commercialize
their
innovations
and
start
high-tech
businesses.