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Introduction Industries are searching for coating systems that contain a lower amount of organic solvents. A variety of approaches are used to achieve this. The switch from solvent-based to … [Read More...]
Introduction Wetting is the adsorption of liquid at a solid surface. The process is important in coatings and inks, for example when solid particles must be dispersed in a liquid medium or when a … [Read More...]
Introduction The single most important requirement for most coatings is that the system adheres strongly to the substrate after film formation has completed. Adhesion is defined as the resistance of … [Read More...]
Introduction Most coatings consist of a binder matrix filled with solid particles, being pigments and/or fillers. The particles must be dispersed, stabilized and distributed in the paint. The uniform … [Read More...]