Nanotechnology

What is Nanotechnology?

Technology must always move, but with care and consciousness, grounded in the present, realistic, humble and practical, even with an optimistic eye toward the future. We call it riskless technologies. Unlike other industries that literally carve their way through nature as they work, nanotechnology delivers big results by engineering tiny parts. We seem to barely move at all.

Physics, chemistry and engineering working together on materials at their nano scale–that’s nanotechnology. The word “nano” refers to a unit prefix of one billionth, and nanoscale is at 1-100 nanometers, used in science to define length and time.

Nanotechnology is the conduction of engineering, science and technology on a minute scale measured in the nanometer range. To put that into perspective, a nanometer is one thousand-millionth of a meter. Working at such a small scale has enabled us to see and control individual atoms within a molecule. This technology is used to enhance materials characteristics such as increased strength, lighter mass, improved control of the light-spectrum, improved control of absorbency and chemical reactivity.

Nano particles are synthesized separately to the desired size and shape, giving them extraordinary ability and features. Nano level is molecular and atomic, where we see so much more of the behaviour of materials, thus leading to discoveries that in turn lead to developments and benefits superior to what can be achieved with conventional science.

Nobel Prize-winning Richard Feynman, the world-renowned physicist who introduced the concept of nanotechnology, sums up this revolutionary field in one sentence: “There’s plenty of room at the bottom.”

NANO COATINGS

Coatings have always been used to protect several surfaces in the world. But until recently, coatings were inferior and needed regular maintenance and replacement to be effective. Today, nano coating has catapulted to the very top–figuratively as the best coating, and literally as the optimal top coating in its many fields of application.

Not only that, but most of the conventional coating systems have already started to evolve into nanocoatings in themselves. Every company is trying to develop new coatings for better protection, lifespan and new features.

Nanocoating technology is also called “smart silis tech.” It means economy in the consumption of raw materials, which leads to less environmental impact while increasing performance

Nanosized Topcoats

Easy-to-apply topcoats give surfaces both protection from environmental aspects and multiple features without changing surface characteristic like colour, texture and breathability. Their application surfaces are unlimited and are used in a wide range of sectors from textile to automotive: painted surfaces, glass, ceramics, metal, wood, plastic, mineral surfaces.

One of the key benefits of nano coatings is their outstanding durability.

Main features of Protective Nanocoatings

● Self-Cleaning: Surfaces stay clean, saving time and resources otherwise spent on maintenance. For instance, nano coating gives paint an excellent. ‘Easy-clean’ and ‘stain-resistant’.
● Corrosion resistance: Surfaces protected by nano coatings have little to no visible corrosion for an indefinite period.
● Scratch resistance: Nano coating gives superior hardness, ideal for use on delicate surfaces like car paint, prescription eyeglasses and medical and scientific instruments
● Water repellent: Ensures clear vision and safety for transparent surfaces. Also protects surfaces prone to water damage, like textiles, woods, plastics, painted surfaces and metals.
● UV protection: Nano particles effectively filters harmful UV raysNano Coating for Façade Glasses and Glass Windows

Coating for Façade Glasses and Glass Windows: is a concentrate for impregnation which forms a transparent coating, protecting the surface from getting steamed, blurred or dimmed. At the same time it improves the visibility and reduces the uncontrollable water leaking observed at condensation. The coating is a hydrophilic film a couple of nanometers thick. As a result of its hydrophilic properties the water leaks freely on the surface, not forming separate drops, thus self- cleaning the surface.

Nano Coating for Plastic: is a concentrate for impregnation which forms a transparent hydrophobic coating which makes the treated surface water-repellent, thus protecting it from dust, insects, dirt, etc.

Nano Coating for Textiles: forms a thin, transparent coating around each thread of the textile material, thus protecting it from dirt, water, and other liquids. This means that spilled coffee or wine for example do not absorb within the material and the liquids can be cleaned simply with a tissue without leaving any stains!

Nano Coating for Concrete and Stone: is a concentrate for impregnation which forms a transparent coating, protecting the surface from liquids, dirt, UV radiation and low temperatures.

Nano Coating for Solar Panels: is a concentrate for impregnation which forms a transparent film protecting the treated surfaces from dust, oil, dirt etc.

Nano Coating for wood: is a concentrate for impregnation which forms a transparent coating, protecting the surface from liquids, dirt, UV radiation and low temperatures. It is suitable for porous materials, since when applied the product is absorbed in the pores, thus protecting each element/particle individually.

Nano Coating for Metal: is a concentrate for impregnation which forms a transparent hydrophobic and oleophobic coating, protecting the surface from getting dirty or rusty for a long period of time.