Schematic representation of a Surfactis proprietary molecule
- (a) is a bisphosphonic anchor that binds to the surface
- (b) is a spacer
- (c) is the functional chemical group
Surfactis has substantial expertise and know how in the field of mineral and metallic surface functionalization. This functionalization relies on molecules that bind to a solid surface in a self-assembled monolayer organization and present modular properties.
These dual-purpose molecules are the core of Surfactis' IP portfolio: 3 patents are pending covering the functionalization process, a broad range of molecules, their synthesis process and their industrial applications.
Coating process
Surfactis bisphoshonic molecules bind oxide surfaces as self assembled monolayer. Due to their high affinity for oxidized surfaces, we have developed polyvalent, simple and cost effective protocols adapted to the covalent functionalization of a wide range of metals or alloys such as iron, stainless steel, silicium, titanium, copper, zirconium, brass, aluminium, aluminium oxide.