Sol-gel coating

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010980",
  "term": "Sol-gel coating",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A thin film applied to a substrate using the sol-gel process, involving the deposition of a liquid precursor solution (sol) that subsequently transforms into a solid network (gel). These coatings can impart properties such as scratch resistance, anti-reflection, or corrosion protection. The final properties depend on the precursor chemistry and processing conditions.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "sol-gel process"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1801. 'Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1818 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/sol-gel-coating/"
}