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The EV Hydrophilic coatings are a wettable, low-friction biological and mechanical design that have evolved over the last four decades.
Currently, hydrophilic coatings can be the difference between a purposeful and nonfunctional device, especially in the medical field. With the use of hydrophilic coatings, consistent medical device surface properties and technologies can be achieved.
Prior to the use of these commonly used hydrophilic coatings, the medical community often used coatings such as glycerin, silicone oils and even olive oil to lubricate devices and other instruments.
These coatings, along with attempts to use fluoropolymers such as PTFE, were met with limited success as they often made the lubrication difficult to control and often separated from the equipment after insertion.
Over time, application methods and the bonding process between devices and hydrophilic coatings were improved. In addition, the speed of manufacturing also increased which helped to drive down the costs of hydrophilic coatings and make them more accessible.
Today, there is a wide availability of both natural and synthetic hydrophilic coatings, where the choice is determined by the functional requirements of the device.
A hydrophilic coating creates a polarized, high energy surface that attracts water to the surface. Continuous diffusion of water across the surface occurs, improving the surface cooling. As the water is pulled to the surface it also creates a “self-cleaning” effect on coils.
The Global EV Hydrophilic coating market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.
Aculon Hydrophilic Coating Technology The patented hydrophilic nano-coating treatments improve performance of virtually any product via easy-to-apply hydrophilic nano-coatings that can bond with a wide array of surfaces.
Aculon has a variety of surface coating technologies capable of functionalizing numerous substrate types to be hydrophilic.
Aculon’s hydrophilic coatings and treatments are highly water attracting offering numerous performance benefits. In addition these hydrophilic coatings are ultra thin (nanoscale), optically clear and quite durable. There are numerous performance advantages to having a hydrophilic surface on countless applications.
