Superhydrophobic Nano-Ceramic Coating: The "New Armor" for Infrastructure Projects
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In the field of infrastructure construction, the weather resistance and durability of materials directly determine the lifespan of the project. The super-hydrophobic nano-ceramic coating, with its unique properties, is becoming the "new armor" for infrastructure protection.
This coating is made from nano-ceramics and incorporates super-hydrophobic factors, forming a surface structure similar to the "lotus leaf effect". The water contact angle exceeds 150°, and rainwater falling on the coating surface will quickly condense into spherical droplets and roll off, effectively blocking water penetration. In bridge construction, when it is applied to the surface of steel box girders and concrete piers, it can isolate corrosive substances in rainwater and de-icing agents, significantly reducing the speed of steel structure rusting and concrete carbonation. After being applied to a certain cross-river bridge, the maintenance period of the main structure has been extended by more than three times.
Tunnel engineering is also an important application scenario. The inner walls of tunnels are prone to mold and peeling due to water seepage. The waterproof barrier formed by the coating can reduce the risk of water seepage. At the same time, its excellent high-temperature resistance and impact resistance can resist vehicle exhaust corrosion and accidental collisions, improving the safety of tunnel operation. In road engineering, the coating applied to the road surface can reduce rainwater accumulation, lower the risk of water film during rainy days, and also reduce dust adhesion, thereby reducing the cost of road cleaning.
In addition, this coating has good UV resistance and is not prone to aging and peeling even when exposed to the outdoors for a long time, meeting the long-term service requirements of infrastructure projects and providing material support for the construction of "century projects".