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DryStep: An innovative and technology driven bath mat design
- Program: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Course: EN.540.314 ChemBE Product Design
- Year: 2025
Project Description:
Traditional bathmats present several challenges, retaining moisture, promoting microbial growth, and requiring frequent maintenance, while stone-based alternatives are brittle and degrade over time. These limitations leave consumers without a durable, hygienic, and efficient solution for moisture management in both residential bathrooms and wet public environments like pool decks.
DryStep is a super-adsorbent, mineral-based bathmat that redefines moisture control through a freeze-casting technique that creates dendritic pore structures for rapid water wicking and evaporation. Our product incorporates a composite of diatomaceous earth, banana fibers, nano-silica, and environmentally safe binders to balance absorbency with mechanical strength. Unlike existing cloth or brittle stone mats, DryStep is designed for long-term durability, fast drying, and anti-slip performance.
Project Photo:
A 3D rendering of the DryStep bathmat prototype. This innovative product is engineered from a composite blend of diatomaceous earth, banana fibers, nano-silica, and eco-friendly binders, carefully selected to optimize both water absorbency and structural durability. The surface features precision-cut circular grooves designed to enhance capillary flow, efficiently channeling water outward for a faster, more hygienic drying experience.