Industrial applications for nano-technology increased the last years enormously, both in their absolute number and the variety of the applications. Products, as well as industrial procedures were arranged more efficient and provided with new functionalities. Many of these areas of application increase the creation of value of the surface technique and the plastics engineering.
Dependant on composition and the reaction conditions different properties could be received. A multitude of functional groups can be introduced into the layer by the application of modified silanes. In this way their properties can be guided into a wide range of possible technological applications. Likewise the binders are varied depending upon application of the customer. If required these Sol/Gel nanoparticles could be offered and delivered in a aqueous dispersion.
The properties are expanding from anti adhesive layers, hydrophilic, hydrophobic, anti-bacterial to anti scratch and self lubricating. As a rule the desired properties will be already achieved at a coating thickness of 0,2 – 1,5 µm. First applications, with nano-particles are as additive into coating systems, were already tested successfully in the field test. Due to the small layer thicknesses and the simple processing Sol/Gel particles represent a very economical solution for the achievement of certain characteristics.
You are welcome to discuss your conceptual formulation with us from Bodo Moeller Chemie, we are glad to find in the following together with Sensient a solution. There are no standard products available. All products are customized manufactured, in order to take as small an influence as possible into existing products.
