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Over 800 million tons of coil-coated metal are produced and shipped annually in North America alone. Coil coating (see Diagram I) is a very efficient way to produce a uniform, high quality, coated … [Read More...]
In April 2015, Prospector published an article on green resin technology using bio-based resin building blocks in the synthesis of polymers for coatings. Another highly desirable approach to green … [Read More...]
A hydrophobic definition means "tending to repel or fail to mix with water." Coatings that offer a hydrophobic (EU) or superhydrophobic surface can impart multiple advantages to the coating surface … [Read More...]
By Sander van Loon Matte surfaces (EU) are a trend at the moment in the decorative paint market. However, these types of coatings get dirty easily and are difficult to clean due to their open … [Read More...]