OVERVIEW
The skin serves as a protective layer to the human body, and confers multiple protective and barrier functions, in order to preserve the integrity of organs and vessels.
In technological systems, be the need an aesthetic coatings of paint, inks for circuits or artistic presentations, preservation, robustness and longevity are key, for whatever environment the system is designated to operate in.
NANOARC offers a vast range of high -performance nanopowder additives, for seamless integration within existing coating formula and or new developments. The high surface area of our nanomaterials increases their functionality while at the same time, lowering the overall dosage required per meter square of coating area.
We offer a flexible and seamless upgrade to you existing coating systems. You can either add our nanopowders in preferred doses to existing products or, simply replace your current active components with our functional advanced nanomaterial systems.
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MARINE PROTECTION
ANTIFOULING, UV BLOCK & CORROSION PROTECTION
THE STATUS QUO
The marine environment is one that creates a challenege for many surfaces and the rapid degradation of boats, yachts, wharf structures and buildings close to the coastline.
Marine fouling occurs when (micro)organisms attach themselves to underwater objects like boats, rope, pipes and building structures. Contemporary paints and coatings used to prevent marine fouling are frequently toxic in nature and not very effective, which often brings about to adverse environmental and economic consequences.
The interesting thing is, marine creatures thrive in that environment, despite their very thin skin, scales and exoskeletons. What we observe from nature is this: Protection is about quality, not quantity. So the solution is not thick coatings but rather, effective advanced materials.
OUR IMPROVEMENT
Regular materials can not perform anti-fouling function in the dark, which is the typical operational environment for marine anti-fouling coatings.
Quantum materials (< 20 nm or < 0.02 um dimension) on the other hand, distingush themselves from regular materials by being able to provide effective anti-fouling properties in both daylight/illuminated and dark operational coniditions.
We are inspired by nature in our Quantum Material design process design and manufacture atomically-architectured nanomaterials, which are designated to functionally mimic the natural protective mechanisms that shellfish exhibit via their exoskeleton, to inhibit fouling and corrosion of marine systems, from aquatic environment induced degradation.
What we observe from nature is this: Protection is about quality, not quantity. The high surface area and modified atomic architecture of our materials provide a platform within which substantial protection of aquatic vessel interfaces is achievable, in minute doses and minimise the potential of aquatic pollution. This enables a platform within which effective long-term protection of aquatic vessel interfaces is achievable, in minute doses and minimise the potential of aquatic pollution.
Our nanoadditives can be flexibly dosed into coating liquids, to enhance the contemporary performance of marine coatings, rendering them more sustainable and durable.
MARINE - Q
SURFACE AREA (BET) : 359300 cm²/g
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
DOSE** : 0.025 - 5 wt % of coating liquid
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 2852 ° C (5166 ° F)
APPLICATIONS : UV filtering, effective biocide against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli and Bacillus megaterium) and bacterial spores (Bacillus subtillus), at approx. 500 μg/ml to 1000 μg/ml. Anti-fouling, low- and high-temperature corrosion inhibition, halogen-free flame retardant/fireproofing, tensile strength enhancement to minimise cracking & flaking.
LONGEVITY IN INTEGRITY
MARINE - Q I
NANOARCHITECTURE : Atomically Thin Sheets/Flakes ( < 1 nm thickness )
SURFACE AREA (BET) : 635200 cm²/g
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
DOSE** : 250 – 1500 μg/ml ( 0.25 - 1.5 g per litre) of coating liquid
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 1975 ° C (3587 ° F)
APPLICATIONS : Advanced UV filtering, Photoinitiator, Antimicrobial, Anti-fungal & Antiviral, antifouling in the dark as well, biofouling resistance, corrosion inhibitor, water repellant, pharmaceutical residue decontamination, halogen-free flame retardant, flexural strength enhancement to minimise cracking & flaking.
NATURE-INSPIRED DESIGN
Designed to mimic the functionality of crustacean shells, that protects them in harsh, dark, corrosive marine environments
MARINE -Q II
NANOARCHITECTURE : Atomically Thin Sheets/Flakes ( < 1 nm thickness )
SURFACE AREA (BET) : 703000 cm²/g
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
DOSE** : 150 – 1500 μg/ml ( 0.15 - 1.5 g or 0.005 - 0.053 oz per litre) of coating liquid
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 1100 ° C (2012 ° F)
APPLICATIONS : Lesion repair, impact-resistant material for composites, lightweight & strength reinforcement, grinding media, antimicrobial filter material.
REINFORCING STEEL
IMPROVED COATING ADHESION, CORROSION RESISTANCE & LONGEVITY
Seamlessly incorporate the powder nanoadditives within existing paints, coating liquids or resins, stir thoroughly and coat on the desired surface.
Q-PROZ
NANOARCHITECTURE : Atomically Thin Sheets/Flakes ( < 1 nm thickness )
SURFACE AREA (BET) : 635200 cm²/g
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
DOSE** : 250 – 1500 μg/ml ( 0.25 - 1.5 g) per litre of coating medium
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 1975 ° C (3587 ° F)
APPLICATIONS : Enhanced adhesion to minimise cracking & flaking, UV filtering, Antimicrobial, Anti-fungal & Antiviral, antifouling, corrosion inhibitor, water repellant, halogen-free flame retardant, micro-crevice filler.
It is especially effective for galvanized iron coatings and paints can retain their flexibility and adherence on glavanised iron surfaces for many years.
Q-PROZ I
NANOARCHITECTURE : < 10 nm (< 0.01 um) particles
SURFACE AREA (BET) : 415100 cm²/g
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
DOSE** : 300 – 2500 μg/ml ( 0.3 - 2.5g or 0.010 - 0.088 oz ) per litre of rebar coating medium
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 1975 ° C (3587 ° F)
APPLICATIONS : Nano-pore and crevice filler, corrosion inhibitor, improved coating adhesion, UV filtering, antibacterial & anti-fungal, antifouling, water repellant, halogen-free flame retardant.
Q-GUARD ZR
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 2715 °C (4919 °F)
APPLICATIONS : Scratch, wear and abrasion resistance, insulating, refractory material, fire-retardant, pyro-optical, optical storage medium, energy storage, high thermal stress resistance.
ENERGY & AEROSPACE
HEAT, RADIATION SHIELD & BARRIER COATINGS
There is an essential need for light-weight composite and thinner coating material solutions with higher radiation shielding effectiveness. This not only holds true for astronauts of spacecrafts but also, for aviation crews, frequent flyers as well as onboard electronics exposed to high neutron radiation doses. The reason for this resides in the fact that at typical cruising altitudes, radiation fluxes are several hundred times higher than those on the ground with the dominant hazard to humans and equipment arising from energetic neutrons.
Most radiation shielding material systems tend to be heavy and opaque. This proves to be prohibitive for aerospace applications where lightweight and visibility are essential for both navigation, fuel conservation and safety.
To replace conventional radiation shielding materials, we propose the use of quantum materials, that are capable of offering a higher radiaition shielding capacity, at lower doses, to enable the manufacture of lightweight and where necessary, see-through or transparent coating systems.
NANOPARTICLES IN RADIATION SHIELDING
Studies show that nanofillers are more effective at radiation attenuation than larger particles, and are able to do so with less weight penalty. The filling effect of nanoscopic particles in the porous region of composite systems is more efficient and denser per unit area, in comparison with micronised fillers.
The higher filling effect of quantum materials (typically < 20 nm) in particular, leads to a lower weight percentage of nanoparticles being used in the fabrication of light weight radiation shielding material composites, than when micronised particles are utilised. The use of nanofillers results in higher macroscopic absoprtion cross-section relative to micronised fillers in the order of at least 20 - 40 %. The superior radiation attenuation capacity of nanomaterials increases with the weight percent load of the nanofiller in coatings and composite systems but these loadings however, are significantly lower than those of micronised particles.
This implies that the use of nanofillers in the form of quantum material nanoparticles help increase the radiaition shielding effect and keep the thickness of coatings and or the weight of composite absorbers to a minimum value. This aspect is a vital parameter in aerospace and aeronautic applications, where weight is curcial and radiation protection is very essential.
Q-GAMMA X
NANOARCHITECTURE : Atomically Thin Sheets/Flakes ( < 1 nm thickness )
SURFACE AREA (BET) : 49550 m²/kg
COLOUR : Black/Blackish-Bown Nanopowder
DOSE** : 0.004 - 1 wt % or as needed for the nature of insulation and radiation exposure
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 1597 °C (2907 °F)
APPLICATIONS : Ballistic thermal transport medium, electromagnetic wave absorption and nuclear radiation absorption. Gamma ray shielding, Flexural aggregate in high density concrete for radiation shielding in nuclear power plants, X-ray facilities and uranium mining sites. Colour additive, Halogen-Free Flame Retardant.
High thermal mass material for concrete insulation, High density concrete is efficient in heat retention than standard concrete. This enables it to be used retard hold in solar heat from exteriors (hot climate) or retard solar heat loss from interiors (temperate and cold climates) or as a high emissivity coating to release heat to the environment, when surrounding temperatures drop.
Q-GUARD
NANOARCHITECTURE : Atomically Thin Sheets/Flakes ( < 1 nm thickness )
SURFACE AREA (BET) : 63520 m²/kg
COLOUR : Bright White Nanopowder
DOSE** : 250 – 1500 μg/ml ( 0.25 - 1.5 g or 0.008 - 0.053 oz ) per litre
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 1975 °C (3587°F)
APPLICATIONS : Nanoadditive for durable, denser protective and nanofunctional thinner layers and ultra lightweight aerospace coatings that help improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions and lower aerospace vessel carbon footprint.
Advanced UV filtering, antibacterial & anti-fungal, antifouling in the dark as well, corrosion inhibitor, water repellant, halogen-free flame retardant, crevice filler, flexural strength enhancement to minimise cracking & flaking.
Corrosion prevention in nuclear pressurized water reactors.
QB-SHIELD II
NANOARCHITECTURE : < 20 nm (< 0.02 um) particles
COLOUR : Beige/White Nanopowder
DOSE** : 0.001 - 1 wt % or as needed for the nature of radiation exposure
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 2973 °C (5383 °F)
APPLICATIONS : Neutron radiation absorber, heat shielding material (aerospace industry), rocket engine's components. High-speed cutting tools, transistors, plastic resin sealing desiccant polymer additives, high temperature lubricants, insulation, high-voltage high frequency electricity, plasma arc's insulators, high-frequency induction furnace materials, cooling components, high temperature catalyst, composite ceramics.
QS-SHIELD I
NANOARCHITECTURE : Nanospheres
DIMENSION : ~ 8 nm diameter
MOHS HARDNESS : 9 - 10
BAND GAP : ~ 1.8 eV
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 2830 °C (5130 °F)
COLOUR : Bluish-Black/Midnight Blue Nanopowder
APPLICATIONS : INFRARED CLOAKING, High-grade refractory material, high stress/strain tolerance, high abrasion resistance, high performance ceramic brake discs, lightening arrester, semiconductor, mirror material for astronomical telescopes, nuclear fuel particle ( Tristructural-isotropic - TRISO fuel) cladding material to retain fission products at elevated temperatures and confer more structural integrity to TRISO particles, fuel for steel production, nanocatalyst, high wear-resistance fishing rod guides.
INFRARED CLOAKING :
APPROX. 30 - 50 % absorption between 800 - 1000 nm
APPROX. 45 - 55% absorption between 1100 - 1500 nm
APPROX. 55 - 75% absorption between 1750 - 2000 nm
APPROX. 80 - 87% absorption between 2000 - 2500 nm
QS-SHIELD II
NANOARCHITECTURE : Nanotubes
COLOUR : Grey/Whitish-Grey Nanopowder
DIMENSION : < 3 nm diameter, up to 10 µm in length
BAND GAP : 2.1 - 3.0 eV
MOHS HARDNESS : 9 - 10
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 2830 °C (5130 °F)
APPLICATIONS : INFRARED CLOAKING, High-grade refractory material, higher stress/strain tolerance, higher abrasion resistance, high performance ceramic brake discs, lightening arrester, semiconductor, mirror material for astronomical telescopes, nuclear fuel particle ( Tristructural-isotropic - TRISO fuel) cladding material to retain fission products at elevated temperatures confer more structural integrity to TRISO particles, fuel for steel production, nanocatalyst, higher wear-resistance fishing rod guides.
INFRARED CLOAKING :
APPROX. 40% absorption between 800 - 1000 nm
APPROX. 50 - 60% absorption between 1100 - 1500 nm
APPROX. 80% absorption between 1750 - 2000 nm
APPROX. 90% absorption between 2000 - 2500 nm
NANOELECTRONIC & PRINTED CIRCUIT INKS
SEMICONDUCTORS, NANO - INSULATORS & HIGH-K DIELECTRICS
ZINCENE OXIDE | 2-DIMENSIONAL ZINC OXIDE
NANOARCHITECTURE : Atomically Thin Sheets/Flakes ( < 1 nm thickness )
SURFACE AREA (BET) : 635200 cm²/g
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
APPLICATIONS : Wide bandgap semiconductor (~ 3.4 eV), hole-blocking layer (HBL) material, advanced UV filtering, antibacterial & anti-fungal, antifouling, corrosion inhibitor, water repellant, halogen-free flame retardant, flexural strength enhancement to minimise cracking & flaking.
ZIRCONIUM DIOXIDE
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 2715 °C (4919 °F)
APPLICATIONS : Scratch, wear and abrasion resistance, insulating, refractory material, fire-retardant, pyro-optical, optical storage medium, energy storage, high thermal stress resistance, high-k dielectric.
COMMERCIAL, TECHNICAL & ARTISTIC COATINGS
ANTI-PATHOGENIC, UV - RESISTANT, THERMAL TRANSPORT & IMPROVED STRENGTH
Our high performance quantum material nanoadditives serve in the improvement of existing paint and coating products, offering added functionality to a coating and providing lasting protection under technically demanding circumstances.
For example : Volatile chemicals are sprayed on surfaces to disinfect them. Once the active agents evaporate, a new spraying session is required.
However, with solid state non-volatile anti-pathogenic quantum materials like Q-GUARD ZO added to a paint or resin, the protection is more sustainable, durable and active as long as the paint or coating remains on the surface.
PAINT & POWDER COATING MANUFACTURERS
Use our nanoadditives to improve existing paint and related coating formulations. Customise the nanoadditive dosage to align with the designated field(s) of use.
PAINTERS & POWDER COATING SERVICES
Seamlessly incorporate our nanoadditives within existing paints, powders or resins in minute doses**, mix or stir and coat on the desired surface.
Q-GUARD ZO
NANOARCHITECTURE : Atomically Thin Sheets/Flakes ( < 1 nm thickness )
SURFACE AREA (BET) : 635200 cm²/g
COLOUR : Bright White Nanopowder
DOSE** : 250 – 1500 μg/ml ( 0.25 - 1.5 g or 0.008 - 0.053 oz ) per litre or per kg of powder paint
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 1975 ° C (3587 ° F)
APPLICATIONS : Advanced UV filtering, antiviral, antibacterial & anti-fungal, antifouling in the dark as well, Photoinitiator for photo-curable coatings and adhesives, corrosion inhibitor, antibiotic decontamination, absorption of toxic gases (e.g. H2S, NO2, CO, formaldehyde), water repellant, halogen-free flame retardant, mechanical strength enhancement to minimise cracking & flaking.
ECO - RN
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
SURFACE AREA (BET) : 35930 m²/kg
AVERAGE NOx ABSORPTION : approx. 49.7 mg of NOx per gram of nano-biomaterial
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN COATINGS* (e.g. in flue systems, on walls of buildings, seed silos, freestall barns & manure storage walls) : ~ 0.2 g per litre
APPLICATIONS:
Anti-pathogenic agent against Gram-negative (E. coli) and Gram-positive (S. aureus) bacteria, the fungi Aspergillus niger and Penicillium oxalicum ( ~ 150 - 250 μg/mL or 0.15 to 0.25g per litre)
It helps preserve coating damage from acidic rain resulting from SOx and NOx pollutants
Effective nano-sorbent for SO2 (wet flue), propionaldehyde, benzaldehyde, ammonia, dimethylamine, N-nitrosodiethylamine and methanol. Smoke suppression and flame retardant.
Effective nano-sorbent for NO2 and NH3 capture.
Upon reaction with NO2 , a mixture of nitrate (NO3 ), NO and nitrogen (N) are formed nan-biomaterial surface. NO3 is a thermally stable specie that typically decomposes at temperatures between 177 and 327 °C..
When these adsorbates are bound to the nano-biomaterial surface however, NO2 species are retained on the nanomaterial surface up to about 327 °C , and the NO3 tends to be stable at temperatures up to 527 °C.
This means the nanomaterial can retain NOx and minimise the (re)emission of NOx from the coated surface.
Q-THERM
NANOARCHITECTURE : Atomically Thin Sheets/Flakes ( < 1 nm thickness )
SURFACE AREA (BET) : 495500 cm²/g
COLOUR : Black/Blackish-Bown Nanopowder
DOSE** : 0.004 - 1 wt % or as needed for the nature of insulation and radiation exposure
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 1597 °C (2907 °F)
APPLICATIONS : X-Ray absorption, Ballistic thermal transport medium, electromagnetic wave absorption, photoinitiator.
QB-SHIELD II
NANOARCHITECTURE : < 20 nm (< 0.02 um) particles
COLOUR : Beige/White Nanopowder
DOSE** : 0.001 - 1 wt % or as needed for the nature of radiation exposure
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 2973 °C (5383 °F)
APPLICATIONS : Neutron radiation absorber, heat shielding material (aerospace industry), plastic resin sealing desiccant polymer additives, high temperature lubricants, insulation, high-voltage high frequency electricity, plasma arc's insulators.
NAIL VARNISH
ANTI - PATHOGENIC, UV - RESISTANT & IMPROVED STRENGTH
O-PURE WHITE
NANOARCHITECTURE : Atomically Thin Sheets/Flakes ( < 1 nm thickness )
SURFACE AREA (BET) : 635200 cm²/g
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
EFFECTIVE DOSE : 250 – 1000 μg/ml ( 0.25 - 1 g per litre)
APPLICATIONS : Anti-fungal (Microsporum canis which cause onychomycosis/nail fungus), Antibacterial, Effective against Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus megaterium, Staphylococcus aureus, Sarcina lutea, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumonia, Pseudomonas vulgaris, Candida albicans, and Aspergillus niger. Reduce mRNA expression of inflammatory cytokines by inhibiting the activation of NF-kB (nuclear factor kappa B cells). Anticorrosion, antibiotic decontamination, UV filtering, prohibit biofilm formation and inhibit hemolysis by hemolysin toxin produced by pathogens. Photoinitiator for photo-curable coatings and adhesives.
ATOMICALLY-ARCHITECTURED GOLD (AURUM)
NANOARCHITECTURE : < 10 nm spherical particles
COLOUR : Whitish Purple/Violet Nanopowder
EFFECTIVE DOSE : 200 – 1000 μg/ml ( 0.2 - 1 g or 0.007 - 0.035 oz per litre)
APPLICATIONS : Antimicrobial (P. vulgaris, S. aureus, E. faecalis, E. coli, E. aerogenes), Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory
**Doses may vary in your products depending on the product formulation and designated application.
The client can adjust the final dosage accordingly, upon evaluation of their unique needs.