What is Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology is the exploitation of the ability to control matter at dimensions between 0.1 and 100 nm, resulting in unique functionalities
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Scale of Things
10-10 m

0.1 nm

1 nanometer (nm)

0.01 mm 10 nm

0.1 mm 100 nm

1,000 nanometers = 1 micrometer (mm)

0.01 mm 10 mm

0.1 mm 1,000,000 nanometers = 1 cm 10 mm 100 mm 1 millimeter (mm)

Human hair ~ 60-120 mm wide

DNA ~2-1/2 nm diameter Atoms of silicon spacing 0.078 nm ATP synthase ~10 nm diameter

Ant ~ 5 mm Red blood cells (~7-8 mm) Fly ash ~ 10-20 mm Dust mite 200 mm

Properties of Organic & Inorganic Material

Organic-Inorganic Nanocomposite Materials

Two Influencing Factors
1.The interface between the organic & inorganic phase 2.Domain sizes of these two phases

Sol-Gel Technology
The main idea of the sol-gel process is the spontaneous formation of a dual phase material (gel), prepared from the solution (sol), containing inorganic precursors ( ) and stabilizing agents with hydrolysis() & condensation() reaction. Further transformation of the gel phase is driven by the evaporation of the solvent, and the subsequent formation of the xerogel phase.(aging). Drying of the xerogel completely removes solvent molecules, leading to further aggregation of inorganic clusters and the formation of solid materials.
Hydrolysis Reaction

Condensation Reaction
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 Control Parameters

Sol-Gel Technology (contd)

Precursors Concentration of Metal Salts Temperature Catalysts pH Hydrolysis & Condensation Advantages Low temperature route (below 200oC) Uniform particle size distribution Provides good homogeneity Concentration of metals in the coatings can be controlled with ease Chemical purity of nanocomposites Drawbacks high cost for the majority of alkoxide precursors long processing times

Applications

Anti-Abrasion

Hydrophobic

Anti-Rusting

Anti-Glare

Nano Hybrid Material

PEACCO NON-CHROMATE PLASTICAL/ METAL SURFACE TREATMENT SOLUTIONS
Nanocomposites
The hybrid from inorganic nanodispersion metal and organic epoxy .

Sol-Gel Method
uses an aqueous solution to apply on the metal to form a organic-inorganic hybrid thin film.

Traditional Coating Method

This coating can be applied on the metal by many techniques like dip, spin, spray, or roller coatings.

Strong chemical bonding

This organic-inorganic hybrid coating can chemically bond to the metal and can also chemically bond to organic adhesives/paints.

Apply on Various Metals and Plastics

By modifying the composition of the coating solution, this technology can apply on different kinds of metals and plastics. Strong chemical bonding
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