Commerical applications for nanoscale sol gel coatings

Abstract

Commerical Applications for Nanoscale Sol Gel Coatings looks at technology providers commercialising nanoscale sol gel coatings, one of the more mature areas of nanotechnology. Coatings types and applications featured in this report include:

Coating types

• Anti-microbial
• Hygiene
• Anti-fingerprinting
• Easy-to-clean
• Self-cleaning
• Hydrophobic
• Anti-scratch
• Anti-corrosion
• Anti-fog
• Anti-adhesive
• Anti-reflective

Market applications

Glass: easy-to-clean on glassware and ceramics.windows and glass panels, solar cells, shower cubicles, mirrors.

Medicine and medical technology: catheters, hygiene surfaces, soft cleaning tissues.

Consumer goods: synthetic glazing, diver' s and swimming goggles, motorbike windshields, helmet visors, ski goggles.

Consruction: Outdoor surfaces, which are exposed to the elements such as self-cleaning facades (concrete-, plastic, metal or painted surfaces), windows, doors and gates.

Household: kitchen, furniture, lights and door handles, music equipment. Antibacterial cleaning and sealing for cookware. Sanitary equipment such as tiles, bath -tubs, shower bath, washbasin, armature made of stainless steel and chromium, shower cabinets, toilet seat.

Automobiles: head lights, windows, improved visibility in the rain, and a significantly easier removal of dirt and ice.

Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION

2 TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPERS

• 2.1.1 Anti-microbial, hygiene and anti-fingerprinting coatings
• 2.1.2 Coatings for medical implants and non-fouling surfaces
• 2.1.3 Easy-clean and anti-microbial coatings
• 2.1.4 Photocatalytic coatings
• 2.1.5 Coatings with protective, easy-to-clean, and photocatalytic properties
• 2.1.6 Photocatalytical self-cleaning and superhydrophilic coating for metals, glasses and polymers
• 2.1.7 Easy-to-clean coatings
• 2.1.8 Scratch resistant, corrosion resistant and easy-to-clean coatings
• 2.1.9 Silver nanoparticles for anti-microbial coatings
• 2.1.10 Easy-to-clean and anti-fingerprint coatings
• 2.1.11 Corrosion-protection systems
• 2.1.12 Self-cleaning coatings
• 2.1.13 Anti-microbial nanosilver
• 2.1.14 Multifunctional coatings for scratch and abrasion resistance
• 2.1.15 Thin ceramic and nano composite layers for the modification of materials and product surfaces
• 2.1.16 Anti-fog coatings
• 2.1.17 Easy-to-clean and anti-corrosion coatings for metals, and scratch resistance on glass 46
• 2.1.18 Scratch resistant and abrasion resistant coatings for vehicle and protective environments
• 2.1.19 Protective, easy-to-clean and self-cleaning nanocoating
• 2.1.20 Polymeric films for food packaging with anti-bacterial properties
• 2.1.21 Dirt-repellent and easy-to-clean coatings
• 2.1.22 Functional nanocoatings for prevention of bio film, lubrication and cell adhesion
• 2.1.23 Scratch resistant coatings
• 2.1.24 Photocatalytic oxidation
• 2.1.25 Self-cleaning glass
• 2.1.26 Anti-reflective, self-cleaning surfaces and barrier coatings
• 2.1.27 Nanoparticulate silica coatings for hygiene
• 2.1.28 Environmentally friendly anti- microbial food packing technology
• 2.1.29 Thermal packaging
• 2.1.30 Sol-gel particles to deliver a wide range of therapeutics