3. The role of silicon in nano coatings
As an important component of nano coatings, silicon improves the performance of coatings mainly in the following aspects:


Improving hardness and wear resistance: Nano silicon has high hardness, and adding it to the coating can significantly improve the hardness and wear resistance of the coating.
Enhancing transparency and adhesion: Nano silicon particles are small in size, highly transparent, and have a large specific surface area, which can increase the bonding area between the coating and the substrate, thereby improving adhesion.
Multifunctional improvement: Nano silicon can also improve the hydrophobicity and corrosion resistance of the coating, enhance the scratch resistance and self-cleaning ability, and further improve the overall performance of the coating.