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Developments in self-healing coating technologies

Overview

Developments in self-healing coating technologies have been reported by both Swiss and German research entities.

In Switzerland, the ETH Zurich spin-out Archemides AG introduced Archemid, a self-repairing polymer designed to autonomously seal cracks, scratches, and corrosion when exposed to heat or light. This material is described as a sustainable, recyclable alternative to conventional coatings, featuring integrated fluorescence to highlight microscopic defects.

Concurrently, the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials in Germany is researching self-healing coatings to mitigate corrosion in harsh environments, such as maritime and wind energy sectors. Their approach involves testing the incorporation of repairing agents within microcapsules or modifying polymer structures to allow materials to recover properties after sustaining damage.

Entities

Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials

Timeline

  1. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Fraunhofer IFAM develops self-healing coatings to prevent corrosion

    Germany's Fraunhofer IFAM is developing self-healing polymer coatings to repair micro-cracks and prevent corrosion in maritime, wind energy, and industrial infrastructures.

  2. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Swiss startup unveils self‑repairing polymer Archemid for industrial coatings

    Swiss ETH‑Zurich spin‑out Archemides AG launched Archemid, a recyclable, self‑repairing polymer that seals scratches and corrosion without PFAS, aiming at coatings for construction, electronics and aerospace.

Sources

diariodelcauca.com.co · extra.com.co · hsbnoticias.com