Market
Directional passive fluid management in fuel cells, batteries, and solar panels — no parasitic power draw.
The Problem
Electrochemical energy devices depend critically on liquid management — water removal in fuel cells, electrolyte distribution in flow batteries, anti-icing and water management in solar panels.
Conventional solutions require parasitic pumps that consume energy from the device they are meant to serve.
The Surnetics Solution
Gradient coatings enable passive directional fluid management in energy devices — moving water, electrolyte, or fuel precisely where it needs to go without consuming any device power.
No pumps, no moving parts, no maintenance.
Competitive Advantages
The fluid management system consumes no energy from the device it serves — critical for energy systems where every watt matters.
Eliminates pump failures and maintenance requirements in remote, sealed, or continuously operating energy systems.
Gradient coatings move fluid in a specific direction — enabling water removal, electrolyte distribution, and thermal management without external force.
Passive surface-driven flow is unaffected by vibration, orientation, or temperature extremes common in energy applications.
Applications Deep Dive
Click any application to explore how precise fluid management determines energy system performance — and how Surnetics technology transforms what is possible.
Full Application Scope
Anywhere energy devices require controlled fluid movement — water removal, electrolyte transport, or thermal regulation — without consuming device power.
We are actively seeking licensing partners and co-development agreements in energy storage and generation.