ganoinecoated
Ganoinecoated surfaces refer to surfaces treated with a ganoine-inspired enamel-like layer. Ganoine is an enamel-like mineral found on the scales of certain ancient ganoid fishes. In materials science, ganoinecoatings aim to replicate ganoine's hardness, wear resistance, and chemical inertness on a range of substrates.
A ganoinecoated layer is typically a thin outer inorganic–organic composite that mimics ganoine's crystal organization, often
Fabrication methods include sputtering, chemical vapor deposition, sol-gel processing, and biomimetic self-assembly, sometimes with surface pretreatments
Properties commonly targeted include high hardness, good scratch resistance, chemical inertness, and low surface roughness with
Applications under investigation include protective coatings for cutting tools, wear-resistant components, optical surfaces, and biomedical devices.