Nanotechnology refers to the production, research and use of extremely small structures on the atomic and molecular levels. One nanometer (nm) represents 4 – 6 atoms and is only one ten-thousandth as thick as a single strand of human hair, or one-millionth of a millimeter.
Particles on a nano scale, called “nano particles” or polymers (smaller than 100 nm), are the building blocks of nanotechnology.
Nano particles are typically contained within a "carrier," which in our products are water- or alcohol-based solutions. The nano particles in our products are primarily glass ceramics, silver and titanium dioxide; the precise composition varies depending on the surface to be treated. The particles self-organize themselves on the surface to which they’re applied, forming an invisible barrier. The water or alcohol carrier evaporates but the nano particles remain on the sealed surfaces.
Nanotechnology offers endless opportunities for almost every field, including energy and conservation, information technology, business, and the hospitality, medical and pharmaceutical industries.
Nature serves as the inspiration behind such technology: The lotus leaf provides perhaps the best example of water-repellent and self-cleaning properties.
