Scientists at the St. Petersburg State Technological Institute (SPbSTI) have created Russia's first engineering center for the production of items with nanometer coatings. The center plans to develop lightweight clothing with windproof and gas-tight properties, the institute reported.
Previously, as part of import substitution efforts, the institute fulfilled a state order to develop equipment for molecular layering on an industrial scale. This technology allows for the application of thin films on products with high precision and uniformity, providing a dense coating without pores or defects, capable of withstanding low temperatures.
The method can be used to modify clothing, microelectronics, solar panels, medical implants, optics, protective coatings, and ultra-thin catalysts.
