TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: FortiCoat Steel

The Los Alamos National Laboratory is offering a technology licensing opportunity for FortiCoat Steel, a process that combines a recyclable etching step with a nanoparticle-infused protective polymer coating to create a metal surface that is optimized for coating and resistant to corrosion, wear, and harsh environmental exposure. The process has various market applications, including maritime and marine, energy and industrial operations, civil infrastructure, and nuclear and radiological environments. The advantages of FortiCoat Steel include improved coating adhesion, protection against corrosion and wear, and reduced maintenance demands. • Improves coating adhesion on stainless steel and other difficult metal surfaces • Helps protect against corrosion, wear, and harsh environmental exposure • Creates a smooth low-friction surface that can support easier cleaning • Uses a recyclable etching solution, which can reduce secondary waste • Allows performance tuning through different nanoparticle additives • May reduce maintenance demands and extend useful service life