The hydrophobic coatings are innovative solutions in the field of protecting against water and moisture accumulating, and the destructive processes related with that. They function on the molecular level demonstrating capacity to repel water and to reduce moisture adhesion to the treated surfaces.
The hydrophobic coatings have low surface energy which causes forming water drops that roll off the surface simultaneously taking away fine particles of dirt.
Such effect occurs due to the micro- and nano-size structures on the surface that increase its roughness and cause forming air pockets under the water drops, and thus decreasing the contact surface area.
One of the varieties of the hydrophobic coatings are antifouling materials intended to prevent biological mass (such as microorganisms, algae, molluscan shellfish, etc.) from growing.
The Modengy company is engaged in designing hydrophobic coatings for various industries including the non-biocidal antifouling materials containing no components potentially harmful for ecosystem.
Development of these materials is carried out by using advanced technologies. So, for the purpose of measuring interfacial angle, and to calculate surface energy indices, a device with digital camera, and high-resolution microscope with high-brightness LED backlight are used; measuring of surface roughness is done with the a high precision profilometer.
For more details as well as to order designing functional coatings, contact the Modengy’s experts, please.