Segment Profile

The Surface Technologies segment comprises the Catalysts and Coatings divisions, which offer chemical solutions for surfaces. Its portfolio serves industries such as the automotive and chemical sectors and includes automotive OEM and refinish coatings, surface treatment, catalysts, battery materials and precious and base metal services. We improve our customers’ applications and processes with tailored products, technologies and solutions, and support them through geographical proximity across all regions. The aim is to drive BASF’s growth by leveraging our portfolio of technologies and expanding our position as a leading and innovative provider of battery materials and surface coatings solutions.

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An innovative surface film for aviation

With NovaFlex Sharkskin, BASF has developed a surface film that mimics the fine structure of a shark’s skin. The film optimizes the aerodynamics on flow-related parts of the aircraft, meaning that less fuel is needed and CO₂ emissions are reduced. Applying NovaFlex SharkSkin film to a Boeing 777–300 reduces the aerodynamic drag by more than 1%, saving 1,250 metric tons of CO₂ per aircraft per year. Using the technology at its highest expansion level could reduce CO₂ emissions by as much as 3%.

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