Nanocoatings: Nanoparticulate based protective and transparent color coatings

Description

Designing an in situ nanoparticles grown from within clearcoats that impart both color and protective properties to clear coatings. This innovative approach to coloring and hardening exploits the polymerization’s energy source to initiate strategic nanoparticle formation from within the polymer matrix and as part of the curing process. Different properties are induced in coatings by the controlled growth of selective nanoparticles.

The development of clearcoat and topcoat products is a balancing act between desired properties. These coatings should provide transparent coloring while optimizing surface protection from biolfilms, extreme temperatures, wear, and UV light damage. In other words, color enhancement must be consistent and precise with a hard, protective finish. Traditionally, these color and finish have been enhanced through the external addition of dyes, pigments, and high- solid ceramic powders.

Profile

• Provides translucent color, color play, scratch resistance, and protection from UV light, temperature extremes, and biofilm

• Provides controlled nanoparticle formation through a coatings’ polymerization—thereby controlling color

• Achieves exceptional consistency and reduces environmental costs by eliminating toxic powder and paste additions and mixing

• Achieves enhanced appearance, performance and durability without compromising a coating’s clarity, transparency, and gloss

• Offers a new industry standard in clearcoat appearance and functionality Applications

• Auto industry: Immediate demand for and applications in translucent and durable color coatings

• Marine industry: Immediate demand for and applications in translucent and durable color coatings

• Aerospace industry: Immediate demand for and applications in translucent and durable color coatings

• Coating industry: Immediate demand for and applications in translucent and durable color coatings

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