Evonik solutions for sol-gel coatings
- Scratch resistance
- Hydrophobicity
- Abrasion resistance
- Temperature resistance
- Solvent acid resistance
Sol-gel coatings enable the production of ultra-thin yet highly functional coatings with excellent adhesion, high scratch resistance and remarkable chemical resistance. From electronics to automotive, construction to medical, the coatings produced using the sol-gel process are used in a wide range of applications. Silanes are a key component: They not only act as precursors for network formation, but also improve the adhesion between the coating and substrates such as metals, glass or concrete. Evonik offers a range of specific silane formulations under the DYNASYLAN®, DYNASYLAN® HYDROSIL and DYNASYLAN® SIVO brands that can be used to achieve customized product properties and surface effects such as hydrophobicity, scratch and abrasion resistance, or self-cleaning properties.