nanocoating
Tiny protective covering
A nanocoating is an ultra-thin protective layer applied to a surface, typically measured in nanometers—billionths of a meter.
These coatings can repel water, resist scratches, block UV rays, or prevent bacterial growth: The phone's screen has a nanocoating that resists fingerprints.
Common on electronics, eyeglasses, and textiles.
Repels aqueous substances
- oleophobicRepelling oily substances
- self-cleaningRemoves its own grime
- antifoulingMarine growth prevention
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
water-repellent · anti-corrosion · non-stick · scratch-resistant · wear-resistant · anti-reflective · corrosion-resistant · impact-resistant
Billionths of meters
- nanoparticlesUltrafine material fragments
- nanolayerCoating nanometers thick
- angstromsTen-billionths of meters
- moleculesBonded atomic groups
atoms · nanotubes · graphene · nanofibers · monolayer · ultrathin
Oxide of a light metal
- silicaSilicon dioxide compound
- fluoropolymerCarbon-fluorine chain compound
- ceramicFired clay material
- silaneSilicon-hydrogen compound
Relating to motor vehicles
- aerospaceAtmosphere plus outer void
- electronicsStudy of circuits
- textilesWoven or knit materials
- marineRelating to the sea
construction · eyewear · touchscreens · implants · cookware · smartphones · windshields
Particle ejection from surfaces
- evaporationLiquid turning to gas
- electrodepositionCoating surfaces using electricity
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- curingRestoring health or preserving
Obstruction preventing passage
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- durableAble to withstand use
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- insulatingPreventing heat or electricity passage
hardcoat · abrasion-resistant · weatherproofing · encapsulation · sealant · armor · reinforcement
hydrophobic
Repels aqueous substances
- oleophobicRepelling oily substances
- self-cleaningRemoves its own grime
- antifoulingMarine growth prevention
antimicrobial · water-repellent · anti-corrosion · non-stick · scratch-resistant · wear-resistant · anti-reflective · corrosion-resistant · impact-resistant · antibacterial
nanometers
Billionths of meters
- nanoparticlesUltrafine material fragments
- nanolayerCoating nanometers thick
- angstromsTen-billionths of meters
molecules · atoms · nanotubes · graphene · nanofibers · monolayer · ultrathin
alumina
Oxide of a light metal
- silicaSilicon dioxide compound
- fluoropolymerCarbon-fluorine chain compound
- ceramicFired clay material
automotive
Relating to motor vehicles
- aerospaceAtmosphere plus outer void
- electronicsStudy of circuits
- textilesWoven or knit materials
marine · construction · eyewear · touchscreens · implants · cookware · smartphones · windshields
sputtering
Particle ejection from surfaces
- evaporationLiquid turning to gas
- electrodepositionCoating surfaces using electricity
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
barrier
Obstruction preventing passage
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- durableAble to withstand use
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
insulating · hardcoat · abrasion-resistant · weatherproofing · encapsulation · sealant · armor · reinforcement
- waterproofwaterproof, water resistant, water repellent, watertight, impermeable
- coatingspaint, enamel, varnish, primer, glaze
- Waterprooferssilicone, sealant, sealants, sealer, waterproof paint
- self-cleaningoven, litter box, filter, glass, cat box
- Nanotechnanotube, nanowire, nanomaterial, nanotech, nanorobotics
- lens coatingsanti-reflective, hard coat, multilayer, scratch resistant, scratch-resistant
coating, coated, coatings, nanoscale, nanotechnology, nanoparticle, nanobot, nanostructure, nanofiber