Nano means: extremely small and thin, comprised of the smallest particles. The protective nano-layer is only 3-4 my (µ) thick, which is a millionth of a millimeter and much thinner than a human hair.

Bionic means: based on natural processes - our products reproduce the well-known "Lotus Effect". Lotus flowers have a unique rough surface that automatically channels water droplets into a certain position. Water pearls and immediately rolls off, thereby removing any dirt and dust particles. The result is a self-cleaning, easy-to-clean and hydrophobic (water repellent) surface.

Nanobionic is an interdisciplinary combination of: nano & biology & technology
 

CTC Nanotechnology GmbH ranks among the first nanotechnology and bionic engineering companies in Germany. In 1999 it acquired the product line of CTC Weil Chemo Tec. The acquisition and further development of this product line, along with a firm basis in nanotechnology and bionic engineering built over decades, have helped CTC Nanotechnology GmbH to successfully bring exceptional nanobionic products delivering strong benefits in their everyday use to the market. CTC Nanotechnology GmbH currently produces more than 76 different nanobionic products for the treatment of diverse surfaces. The range is divided into three quality grades: consumer, commercial and industrial. The products are particularly valuable for refining industrial surfaces such as facades or glass, and in easy-to-clean and self-cleaning treatments for vehicle windscreens, paintwork, wheel rims or kitchen surfaces made of stainless steel, etc. The company headquarters are located in Merzig on the Saar. The group includes 10 other companies which have specialized in sales and services for CTC nanobionic products. With the launch of the new service providing system, the products have found the perfect placement with professional users, as in nanotechnology applications in the areas of vehicle finishing, refining and customizing, glas reconditioning and refining, Yacht and Kitchen refinement and much more. Around 100 distribution partners and licensees have already been established in this market worldwide. The group engages over 800 Specialists throughout the world.                                                                     

Nanotechnology and nanobionics are key technologies of the 21st Century. Their exceptional innovation potential will permanently change the face of the economy throughout every sector. Products that were unimaginable years ago are now real possibilities.

Surfaces are coated in order to improve the properties of the product materials and adapt them to more rugged environments. Now that the "age" of conventional processes has passed, the proliferation of new materials in today's economy and everyday life calls for better and more durable solutions with respect to the quality, protection and functionality of surfaces.

Nanotechnology is by far the most efficient answer to these needs. The coatings are a nearly invisible and aesthetically pleasing way to change and improve the properties of surfaces. However, almost all nano "coating products" contain silicones, waxes, oils, CFC etc. - see item 4j - which makes those useful only for a short time, and often causes damage to the original surface - like getting yellow.. Such common nanoproducts are also cost-intensive, both as a result of the need to repeat their application after only a short period and due to cleaning costs. Another possible method today is "photocatalyse" which merges surfaces like glas with titandioxyd. This photocatalyse method decomposes organic particles - not anorganic ones - by-and-by due to sun and daylight and before that due to the hydrophile effect of this method anorganic industrial dust and organic pollution are spreaded on the surface. This method don´t produces the desirable effect of prevention surfaces from getting pollute, especially from anorganic industrial contamination and is therefore as well not a state of the art solution.

NanoBionic technology is the most efficient, effective and durable method available. It prevents treated surfaces from organic and anorganic pollution, such as insects etc. and as well salt, calcium, dust, sand, ferric oxide, industrial contamination etc. Based on natural processes, nanobionics guarantee effectiveness through mechanical means - without silicones or other pollutants, without sealing pores, extremely durably, self-cleaning and easy-to-clean, both water and dirt repellent. As good as nature.   
The surface to be treated with a nanobionic coating must be free of residues from fats, oils, detergents and silicones, in order to ensure long-term effectiveness.

Sol-Gel-Process

- In the Sol-Gel Process, the source materials are suspended in a fluid medium (Sol). A chemical trick prevents the materials from amalgamating into larger structures.

- Within a certain temperature range, the Sol evaporates very rapidly on a material interface (depending on temperature)

The aim of hydrophobisation is to eliminate the absorbency of building materials or the surfaces to be treated, so that they remain resistant to the effects of weather and other environmental factors after cleaning and repair work.

Two main effects

1. Perfect, vapor permeable protection of the surfaces
2. Easy-to-clean to self-cleaning surfaces

Benefits of CTC nanobionic products:

- Water resistant (hydrophob)
- Prevents from and repels organic (insects etc.) and anorganic pollution, like     salt, calcium, minerals, dust,
  sand, ferric oxide, industry contamination etc
- Extremely thin (3-4 µ), ästhetically and invisible
- Based on natural processes, free from hazardous pollutants
- Bionic Self-cleaning and Easy-to-clean
- Clear view during rain
- Bionic resistance and prevention from dirt
- Significantly reduces cleaning and maintenance costs, reduces wash frequency and is easy-to-clean
- Increases and improves stabil brightness and brilliancy
- pores remain dirt-free
- Protection from environmental factors
- Ice and snow repellent
- Cold- and heat-proof
- UV stable
- Glare elimination through light
- stabile as well by withstands steam cleaning
- Detergent-resistant
- Durable / long term stability
- Protects against scratches 
- increases and preserves value of material  
- Improves aerodynamics
- Resists grease and oil
- increases bacteria resistance
- Approved and certified for use with food
- Protects against fogging and oxidation
- Prevents moss and algae
- Printable
- Saltwater resistant   

CTC nanobionic products are free from:

- Acrylics
- Silicones
- Fluorocarbons
- Siloxanes
- Waxes
- Petroleum
- Oils
- butoxyl
- xylol
- acetone
- fluorides
- phenols
- Hexadecane

 

Easy-to-clean to self-cleaning surface

Perfect vapor permeable protection

- Naturally occurring particles, like water, dirt, bacteria, algaes, molds etc. are prevented from contact with the substrate since these are far larger than the spaces in the nanostructures.

- As the coating leaves open spaces, the surface remains 100% vapor permeable

CTC nanobionic surface treatment works on the following surfaces: