Technology file

Sol-gel

Transparent coating

- for producing hard transparent coatings

Transparent ceramic
coatings on glass

Expertise

TWI's Advanced Materials & Processes Group has developed the sol-gel technique to meet a number of specific industrial requirements, including:
  • scratch resistance
  • corrosion resistance
  • wear resistance
  • hardness
  • water repellency

Resource

  • technical support for industry in
    - materials selection
    - process optimisation & commercialisation
  • advice on best practice
  • testing & evaluation

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