Research Overview

This edition of the Advanced Coating & Surface Technology Opportunity Engine profiles technology developments related to anti corrosion coatings that are applicable for industrial and automotive industries and deposition processes that increase the performance and durability of coatings. It also highlights innovations related to antimicrobial technologies for consumer, packaging and industrial applications and advances in nanotechnology for the manufacture of protective coatings.

The Advanced Coating & Surface Technology Opportunity Engine provides intelligence on technologies, products, processes, applications, and strategic insights on various coatings across industries. This encompasses protective and functional coatings such as antimicrobial coatings, food coatings, energy-saving coatings, smart glazing, hydrophilic, hydrophobic and super hydrophobic coatings, corrosion protection coatings, barrier coatings and paints.

The Chemicals and Advanced Materials cluster tracks research & innovation trends and developments across specialty chemicals, plastics, polymers, chemicals, bio-chemicals, metals, coatings, thin films, surface treatments, composites, alloys, oil and gas, fuel additives, fibers and several other related technologies and its impact and application across industries.