Technology Licensing Opportunity: Forticoat Steel

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Summary from the notice

FortiCoat Steel offers a practical way to help metal surfaces last longer in demanding environments by combining a recyclable etching step with a nanoparticle-infused protective polymer coating. The process, developed by Los Alamos National Laboratory, creates a metal surface that is optimized for coating and then adds a smooth, durable barrier designed to resist corrosion, wear, salt water, acids, radiation and surface damage, making it attractive for operators seeking stronger performance with less maintenance over time. How it Works FortiCoat Steel uses a two-step treatment process for steel and other metals. First, a highly oxidizing ion, such as Ce(IV), Ag(II) or Co(III), etches the metal surface. The ion is continuously regenerated in an electrochemical cell, which makes the process efficient and reduces waste by recycling the solution. That controlled etching creates a high-surface-area, wettable surface that accepts coatings more effectively. Next, a specially selected polymer coating is applied, often with nanoparticles mixed into it to improve wear resistance and add functions such as antimicrobial performance. Technical Description FortiCoat Steel begins with controlled chemical etching that removes material between grain boundaries on steel or other metals by using a strongly oxidizing ionic species that is continuously regenerated in an electrochemical cell. The disclosure states that the process etches steel quickly and can be controlled to create a very high su…

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