Nanocoatings for Optical Sensor Systems Improvement - NANOPTICSS

Project summary

The main objective of the NANOPTICSS project is the development of anti-sticking and anti-coking nanocoatings based on sol-gel technology to protect the optical components of on-line sensor systems developed for condition monitoring of hydraulic oils in industrial machinery. By means of the development of these nanocoatings, it will be possible to increase the robustness of the on-line sensor systems. The project addresses new solutions considering new concepts for coating and surface treatment: new anti-sticking and anti-coking nanocoatings based on sol-gel technology; new optical components with specific nanocoatings compatible with the hydraulic oil and resistant to the attack of the compounds generated during the degradation of the oil and external contaminants and the development of new robust and long-life on-line sensor systems for hydraulic oil condition monitoring in industrial machinery.