Zetan

Zetan is a revolutionary breakthrough technology.  Based in part on NASA research, it is considered the first non-chip based application of semiconductor technology.  Patented in the United States and other major world markets, Zetan has been laboratory and field tested for over ten years.  Commercial uses include prevention of corrosion of conductive materials and prevention of hard marine fouling.  Future uses of Zetan under investigation range from biomedical applications to replacement of traditional semiconductor devices.

With its unique semiconductor effectiveness, extended life, and non-polluting characteristics...

Zetan provides a 21st Century solution to an age-old problem.


ZETAn TECHNOLOGY consists of a semiconductor coating, in either an inorganic ceramic based or an organic conductive polymer formulation, and a patented Electronic Control Unit (ECU).  Both coating formulations are optimized for electronic properties. 

Zetan Inorganic Semiconductor Coating is an environmentally friendly, durable, ceramic based coating.  It is non-carcinogenic, contains no harmful VOCs, is non-polluting in both application and use.  When used in-system with a Zetan ECU, the ceramic based coating will last for the useful design life of the object being protected from either corrosion or hard marine fouling.

Zetan Organic Conductive Polymer Semiconductor Coating offers increased system flexibility, including preventing corrosion of non-ferrous conductive materials such as aluminum.  This coating formulation also permits tuning of the system electronic circuit, further expanding the potential for development of additional uses and applications for Zetan.

Zetan Electronic Control Unit, with a power requirement of less than 1mA, activates and controls the semiconductors in the coatings.  ECUs can be configured for any convenient power source, including solar. With only one ECU required for each electrically continuous protected surface, a single unit can potentially protect large structures such as ships, pipelines, or bridges.  An optional Zetan ECU computer interface module will allow remote monitoring and active optimization of unit operation in both corrosion and hard marine fouling prevention applications.


Zetan ECUs are available in standard, weatherproof, and explosion proof cabinets and are UL, CE and GOST R approved, ISO 9002 Certified, and have ABS Class Certification.  ECUs are also available for specific applications such as pipelines.


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