Keywords: hydrophobic, nano-coating, oleophobic, surface modification
P2i has a commercial, patented process that applies functional nano-coatings onto the surfaces of products made from a range of materials. One successful functional property is water and oil resistance. The treatment effectively lowers the surface energy of a material to around a third that of PTFE. However, as the coating is only nanoscale thick, the treatment does not affect the look or feel of the product, or its breathability. This has provided benefits to a diverse range of products from bioconsumables, electronic devices, filtration media and sportswear.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 1, Nanotechnology 2011: Advanced Materials, CNTs, Particles, Films and Composites
Published: June 13, 2011
Pages: 407 - 410
Industry sector: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Topics: Advanced Materials for Engineering Applications, Coatings, Surfaces & Membranes
ISBN: 978-1-4398-7142-3