University of Central Florida

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University of Central Florida is a university that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.

UCF researchers create water-repellent nanomaterial inspired by nature

The novel superhydrophobic coating, which can potentially be used to create more efficient fuel cells and sensitive toxic gas detectors, can keep materials dry for longer and at greater depths.

University of Central Florida · 13 Sept 2021

8 Mar 2021

Coastal changes worsen nuisance flooding on many U.S. shorelines

Nuisance flooding causes problems such as submerged roads and overloaded stormwater systems.

26 Feb 2019

General intelligence won’t be enough to prevent ecological disasters, UCF study reveals

The findings could help identify why some groups better manage shared resources, such as water, than others.