Multifunctional ceramic antifouling, erosion- and corrosion-resistant coating for hydropower applications

Nanoionix, LLC received a $200,000 project grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) to develop a multifunctional ceramic coating for hydropower turbine components. The coating is designed to provide antifouling, erosion, and corrosion resistance properties to improve the durability and efficiency of hydropower systems. Nanoionix, LLC is a small business that specializes in engineered self-disinfecting ceramic coatings for various applications, having previously received federal research and development contracts from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and a National Science Foundation grant for related work on antimicrobial ceramic coatings. The DOE project grant has a period of performance from July 10, 2023, to April 9, 2024, and aims to advance the company's ceramic coating technology for the specific needs of the hydropower industry.