nanocoatings – TechConnect Briefs

Surface Characterization of Nanoparticle Coated Paperboard

Stepien M., Saarinen J.J., Teisala H., Tuominen M., Aromaa M., Kuusipalo J., Mäkelä J.M., Toivakka M., Abo Akademi University, FI

Both surface topographical and chemical composition of nanoparticle coated paperboard was characterized to explain observed differences in surface wettability. TiO2 particles induce superhydrophobicity with water contact angle (CA) of 161° whereas SiO2 particles result in [...]

Picosun SUNALE™ ALD process tools for nanoscale coatings – seamless transition from R&D to industrial production

Toivola M., Soininen P.J., Lehto T., Pilvi T., Picosun Oy, FI

Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) offers a superior way to coat highly conformal, uniform, pinhole and defect free thin films on even the most challenging nanoscale architectures. The technique has tremendous potential in several fields of [...]

ALD for sustainable future – building a cleaner world from sub-nanometer level

Toivola M., Pilvi T., Picosun Oy, FI

Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) offers a superior way to coat highly conformal, uniform, pinhole and defect free thin films on even the most challenging nanoscale architectures. The technique is already widely in use in e.g. [...]

Computational Modeling of Ligands for Water Purification Nanocoatings

Vanka K., Houndonougbo Y., Lien N.R., Harris J.M., Farmen L.M., Johnson D.W., Laird B.B., Thompson W.H., University of Kansas, US

Electronic structure and molecular dynamics calculations are being used to investigate ligand-based nanocoatings for use in drinking water purification applications. The aim is to use computational chemistry to aid in the development of design principles [...]

Computational Modeling of Ligands for Water Purification Nanocoatings

Vanka K., Houndonougbo Y., Lien N.R., Harris J.M., Farmen L.M., Johnson D.W., Laird B.B., Thompson W.H., University of Kansas, US

Electronic structure and molecular dynamics calculations are being used to investigate ligand-based nanocoatings for use in drinking water purification applications. The aim is to use computational chemistry to aid in the development of design principles [...]

Nano-diamond Coatings on Aluminum 319 for Improved Tribological Properties

Blum R., Kalyanasundaram D., Nair R., Molian P., Iowa State University, US

Laser-induced phase transition and sintering of nano-diamond powders (4-8nm) was used to produce a thick (10-50um) strongly adherent nano-diamond/diamond-like carbon (nD-DLC) coatings on aluminum alloy 319. A transition to diamond-like carbon produced a Vickers hardness [...]

Parylene Nanospheres, Nanotubes & Nanocoatings for Medical and Electronics Applications

Kumar R., Greiner A., Specialty Coating Systems, US

This paper describes the methods to obtain Parylene hollow nanospheres and nanotubes, and their potential applications along with application of Parylene coatings on nanostructured substrates for functionality and reliability enhancement. Various types of spheres and [...]