Functional Coatings

The challenges associated with surfaces are very common in many industries, especially due to the presence of extreme conditions, like high and low temperatures, humidity, dust and dirt. Harsh environments require long lasting coatings, which can prolong their service usage and subsequently reduce the frequent repairs and maintenance costs. The know-how and expertise of AAC in sol-gel chemistry and functionalization can provide solutions for numerous applications in various industrial areas, such as:

• General industrial coatings
• Paper industry
• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Electronics
• Solar cells
• Marine
• Semiconductors
• Ceramic
• Potential food and biomedical sector

AAC focuses on the research and development of fluoro and fluoro-free, clear, pigmented and colored coating systems with a plethora of properties, such as:

• Excellent adhesion to several substrates
• Long lasting protection
• Lightweight coatings
• Non-sticky
• Anti-ice
• Reduced water and dirt accumulation (easy-to-clean)
• Highly hydrophobic and hydrophilic surfaces
• Bacterial adhesion-resistance (anti-fouling)
• High temperature resistance
• Fire resistance
• Corrosion resistance
• Extreme weather resistance
• UV resistance
• Wear and abrasion resistance
• Chemical resistance
• Gas and moisture barrier
• Low electrical conductivity
• Food compatibility