Fluororesin alternative | Silica Gen Coat
Silica gen coat is an innovative technology that can impart the functions of glass by applying it to materials such as paper, wood, and resin.
Silica reacts with OH groups in the air or in substances to produce a glass-like thin film at nearly room temperature and atmospheric pressure. This technology is environmentally friendly as it does not contain harmful substances to living organisms, does not use petroleum-based resins, and returns to silicon in the natural environment. It is gaining attention as an alternative technology to fluororesin coatings, which have characteristics such as water repellency. Unlike the principles of "water glass" or "liquid glass" technologies represented by colloidal silica, this method is entirely different and, unlike membrane layer technologies that coat the surface of substrates, it also exhibits effects in three-dimensional directions. When applied to paper or wood, it penetrates the material and glassifies each fiber, thereby demonstrating effects in three-dimensional directions. It allows for a finish that is soft and preserves the texture of the substrate rather than a hard coating. Additionally, since the generated SiO2 film is safe and neutral, it is possible to impart various functions to the substrate through chemical bonding. Various functionalities such as water resistance, water repellency, oil resistance, durability, insulation, rigidity, heat resistance, flame retardance, termite resistance, antibacterial properties, UV resistance, radiation shielding, rust prevention, and weight reduction have been confirmed.
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