Azonanotechnology -- The pitting is cause for concern for industry because it can progress and lead to corrosion. But Aita’s research can help. In her state-of-the-art lab at the College of Engineering and Applied Science, she has developed a host of coatings that heal shallow pits and fractures on almost any material - from metal to glass to silicon. The coatings also prevent further degradation. “My coatings are designed to work in adverse environments, such as in salt spray, oil, and high humidity,” says Aita. “We design them to address whatever causes damage to the substrate.”
