Competitive Advantages:
Superior 2-D layered functional coatings, Light reflective and UV resistant, Anti-microbial properties, Withstands extreme temperatures, Engineered at the nanoscale.
Cutin-based devices, coatings and methods of producing such devices and coatings are presented herein. Cutin-like materials (CLMs) are presented which mimic and adapt coatings found in nature for the next generation of functional coatings. Cutin has several advantages including excellent UV resistance, natural resistance to bacteria and viruses, noncorrosive, and stability under abrupt changes in temperature and environment. CLMs can be engineered at the nanoscale and readily impregnated with metals and metal oxides materials.Our inventors have engineered and characterized 2-D arrays of CLM for the next generation of 2-D functional coatings and 3-D structures. These CLM can be both engineered at the nanoscale and readily impregnated with metal and metal oxide materials. The coatings may be comprised of naturally derived or synthetic CLM containing fatty acid iron salts, metals, and dielectric materials. The naturally derived CLM may be sourced from a wide variety of cacti. These CLM tolerate extreme temperatures, are noncorrosive, reflect light and withstand water damage. This makes them ideal candidates for functional coatings in mechanical, electrical and thermoelectric applications.
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