{"id":6505,"date":"2017-06-02T08:00:45","date_gmt":"2017-06-02T14:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ulprospector.com\/knowledge\/?p=6505"},"modified":"2017-07-13T14:54:54","modified_gmt":"2017-07-13T20:54:54","slug":"pc-smart-coatings-primer-infographic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/6505\/pc-smart-coatings-primer-infographic\/","title":{"rendered":"Smarten Up! A Smart Coatings Primer [INFOGRAPHIC]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Smart coatings \u2014 those that change and adapt based on their environment \u2014 have a variety of applications in the coatings industry.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/media\/2017\/05\/SmartCoatings_Infographic.jpg\" target=\"_self\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/media\/2017\/05\/SmartCoatings_Infographic.jpg\" alt=\"Smart Coatings glossary - this infographic explains some of the core concepts critical to the formulation of coatings that adjust and adapt to their environment. Learn more in the Prospector Knowledge Center.\" width=\"800\" height=\"4687\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Smart coatings examples<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Photochromic eyeglass lenses that darken in response to sunlight<\/li>\n<li>Hydrophobic coatings that repel water similar to the surface of the lotus leaf<\/li>\n<li>Hydrophilic below-waterline marine coatings\u00a0with cellulosic materials that slough off over time and reduce biofouling adherence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To help you getting started in smart coating formulations, we gathered a glossary of some core concepts and terms here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click on the infographic to the left for a larger view.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Looking for Industrial\/ Protective Coatings Materials?<\/h3>\n<p>Prospector has listings for more than 700\u00a0products from global suppliers. Register today to find technical data, order samples and more now&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulprospector.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\nRegister Now<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Further Reading:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/3657\/pc-smart-coatings?st=31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Smart Coatings: Self-Healing, Anti-Fouling &amp; Sensing Material Developments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/6393\/pc-marine-coatings-get-on-board-with-current-trends?st=31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marine Coatings: Get on Board with Current Trends<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/2343\/pc-bio-based-resins-for-coatings?st=31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bio-based Resins for Coatings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/6297\/pc-industrial-corrosion-protective-coatings-resources?st=31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Protect Yourself with Corrosion Control and Industrial Coatings Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smart coatings \u2014 those that change and adapt based on their environment \u2014 have a variety of applications in the coatings industry. 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