How would you like something that is transparent, non-toxic, and can protect virtually any surface against almost any damage from hazards such as water, UV radiation, dirt, heat, and bacterial infections?
How about a coating that is also flexible and breathable, which makes it suitable for use on an enormous array of products?
Well, now we have a liquid glass spray (technically termed “SiO2 ultra-thin layering”) that consists of almost pure silicon dioxide (silica, the normal compound in glass) extracted from quartz sand. Water or ethanol is added, depending on the type of surface to be coated. There are no additives, and the nano-scale glass coating bonds to the surface because of the quantum forces involved.
According to the manufacturers, liquid glass has a long-lasting antibacterial effect because microbes landing on the surface cannot divide or replicate easily.
The liquid glass coating is also breathable, which means it can be used on plants and seeds. Trials in vineyards have found spraying vines increases their resistance to fungal diseases, while other tests have shown sprayed seeds germinate and grow faster than untreated seeds, and coated wood is not attacked by termites. Other vineyard applications include coating corks with liquid glass to prevent “corking” and contamination of wine.
The spray cannot be seen by the naked eye, which means it could also be used to treat clothing and other materials to make them stain-resistant. According to the company:
In essence, we extract molecules of SiO2 (the primary constituent of glass) from quartz sand, and then we add the molecules to water or ethanol. The really clever part is that there are no added nano-particles , resins or additives - the coatings form and bond due to quantum forces. Our research informs us that in all probability, we offer the most versatile coating in the world. We are happy to hear about any other technology which offers the same range of applications. Very soon almost every product that you purchase will be protected with some form of easy-to-clean coating. It just so happens that we offer something that everyone finds fascinating . The concept of spray-on glass is just mind-boggling.
This technology is now available for domestic use in Germany. Full scale retail availability in the UK will commence in early 2010 and should retail at prices starting around $8.00 US.
For a more detailed technical overview please contact
Neil McClelland
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