The Indian lotus plant provided the example of a self-cleaning effect.
Raindrops easily wash dirt and dust off the plant's leaves.
Two steps further than Lotus-Effect
The smaller the contact surface, the smaller the adhesive forces
Due to the surface tension, fluids become spherical
glass
acrylic-glass
plastics
paint
chrome
stainless steel
ceramics
marble
plastics
epoxy glass resin
furniture
| Other easy to clean, lotus-effect and nano sealers | Nanotol made in Germany |
| Mostly various products are used for each material since some ingredients affect delicate surfaces | One product for all materials! |
| Most of the products are only water repellent (lotus effect) | Not only water repellent, but also grease, oil and dirt repellent
hydro phobic (water repellent)
More than "just" a lotus effect!lipo phobic (grease repellent) oleo phobic (oil repellent) |
| Partly the application has to be repeated or cords are visible after only a few weeks | Durability 6 - 12 months, up to 24 months for windows, scratch resistant-, wiping - and shock proof |
| Often complicated procedure of application. Some of the products are delivered with gloves or the surface needs to be tempered with ultraviolet light | Easy to use |
| No information available from manufacturer and reseller | Transparent and invisible |
| Most products are solvent based. Solvents cause damages to synthetic material (joints, windscreen wipers), harming the health with unpleasant odour | Silicone and solvent free for indoor and outdoor use |
| Matt painted surfaces | Deep shininess of coated surfaces |
| Cords are partially visible on windscreens and windows | Glasses are clear and rich in contrast (crystal glass effect) due to modified refractive index |
| No information available from manufacturer and reseller | Higher transmission and contrast on eyeglasses and optical lenses with de-mister effect |
| Contains nanoscale silicones with possibly adverse health effects | Contains nano polymers on long- chain macro polymers: nano particles are attached together in long chains (polymers) and remain netlike on the surface |
| Most products are applied with an aerosol can. Aerosols and power gases are toxic and nanoscale ceramic particles can be inhaled | Easy application of the liquid polymer dispersion with the pump spray. No danger of inhalation. No harmful ingredients |
| No information available from manufacturer and reseller | Food safe according to §31 food -, articles of daily use - and animal law, i.e. surfaces sealed with nanotol do not emit any substance to the environment |
| No information available from manufacturer and reseller | Sealed surfaces are harmless even in direct contact with man and animal |
| Alcoholic liquids are hazardous materials and subject to extensive requirements for transportation or storage | No hazardous goods for transportation and storage |
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