The composite can also be used as a tough, durable, high temperature and
low-friction coating. Current alumino-silicate formulations consist of silica particles in
the range of 50 to 100 nm [8]. It is possible to refine the process to reduce the maximum
particle size in the matrix to 5 or 10 nm. These matrices can be reinforced with as low as
0.5% of nano-tubes and still produce extraordinary strength and electrical conductivity
improvements.