Latest coatings technology trends and news from industry and academia. http://www.european-coatings.com http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/166530/Nano-photocatalysts-offer-self-cleaning-solutions/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/166530/Nano-photocatalysts-offer-self-cleaning-solutions/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT The performance of new photocatalysts opens a whole range of new applications and products due to anti-bacterial and anti-UV protections. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/166478/Functionalisation-of-Gold-and-Titanium-oxide-surfaces-is-now-flexible/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/166478/Functionalisation-of-Gold-and-Titanium-oxide-surfaces-is-now-flexible/ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT A novel approach is developed to address the requirement of multiple stamps and inks for microcontact printing onto different substrate surfaces. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/166395/Gelest-names-Fluorochem-exclusive-distributor-in-the-UK-and-Ireland/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/166395/Gelest-names-Fluorochem-exclusive-distributor-in-the-UK-and-Ireland/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Flurochem will distribute Gelest's complete line of silane, metal-organic and silicone catalogue products. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/166348/Cellulose-based-additive-influences-peak-stress/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/166348/Cellulose-based-additive-influences-peak-stress/ Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:30:00 GMT A model VOC compliant 2K acrylic polyol refinish clearcoat was prepared and used to study the effects of a cellulose-based additive on drying, curing, rheology and stress development at room temperature. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/166281/Dolphins-inspire-carbon-nanotube-research/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/166281/Dolphins-inspire-carbon-nanotube-research/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT Jongwhan Suhr envisions using the pliable manufactured nanocomposites to allow airplanes and aerospace vehicles to cut through the air more efficiently, saving fuel. He is already working with the aircraft company Boeing to investigate creating the artificial skin for wing structures of unmanned air vehicles. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/166156/Optimised-solar-anti-reflective-coating-system/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/166156/Optimised-solar-anti-reflective-coating-system/ Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:45:00 GMT Improvements have already resulted in a significant contribution to the first multicrystalline-silicone solar panels in the world to achieve a conversion efficiency of 17 %. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/166022/Protection-for-people-and-property-in-India-and-Middle-East/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/166022/Protection-for-people-and-property-in-India-and-Middle-East/ Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT The fire resistance of intumescent coatings made with new polyols protect major steel structures such as airports and metro stations in India and the Middle East. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/166013/8th-international-nanotechnology-symposium/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/166013/8th-international-nanotechnology-symposium/ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT Under the slogan “New Ideas for Industry” Nanofair 2010 will present a vital platform for the exchange of ideas and the generation of initiatives between science and industry. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/165886/Anti-icing-coatings-New-blog-entry/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/165886/Anti-icing-coatings-New-blog-entry/ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT Currently Europe is covered by snow and ice. Anti-icing coatings prevent build-up of ice in surface. Much research has been undertaken in terms of development of such functional coatings. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/powder/articles/165530/Powder-coatings-recovering-markets-and-promising-technology-approaches/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/powder/articles/165530/Powder-coatings-recovering-markets-and-promising-technology-approaches/ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT According to market experts, Germany and France are markets with a rather positive outlook for powder coatings. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/165373/Photocatalytic-and-antimicrobial-effects-of-interior-paints/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/165373/Photocatalytic-and-antimicrobial-effects-of-interior-paints/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT The nano-form of ZnO was found to be the best photocatalytic agent and also the best and broadest spectrum antimicrobial agent for the investigated interior paints. http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/165328/New-dispenser-for-automatic-tinting/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/165328/New-dispenser-for-automatic-tinting/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT This dispenser is equipped with a newly developed membrane valve. This allows a smooth handling of water and solventborne colorants. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/165329/Modelling-of-nanoindentation/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/165329/Modelling-of-nanoindentation/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT To fully characterise the (mechanical) constitutive behaviour of a material, it is often necessary to consider the effects of strain rate. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/uv-eb/articles/165305/Understanding-rheological-behaviour/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/uv-eb/articles/165305/Understanding-rheological-behaviour/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT Expert system rheometry can promote the formulation success. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/165290/Mapping-the-route-from-wet-to-dry/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/165290/Mapping-the-route-from-wet-to-dry/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT An EC framework project known as NAPOLEON has been formed to investigate nanocomposites. The project has developed several new techniques to study drying of waterborne coatings, which is especially critical for nanocomposites. Ways to monitor stresses during drying, particle movements, changes in water concentration with depth, film structure and local variations in surfactant concentration are described. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/165056/Self-cleaning-performance-of-polycarbonate-surfaces-coated-with-titania-nanoparticles/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/165056/Self-cleaning-performance-of-polycarbonate-surfaces-coated-with-titania-nanoparticles/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT Australian researchers investigated the effect of NaOH-etching and UVC-irradiation on the mechanical stability of TiO2 nanoparticles on polycarbonate (PC) slides. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/164986/A-giant-step-for-nanotechnology/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/164986/A-giant-step-for-nanotechnology/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT The Australian research community will soon have access to one of the most powerful nanotechnology instruments in the world. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/164982/Trends-in-marine-anti-fouling-coatings/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/164982/Trends-in-marine-anti-fouling-coatings/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT Erik Risberg does not expect a new breakthrough technology in anti-fouling coatings in the near future. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/pigments/articles/164981/Characterisation-of-TiO2-powders/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/pigments/articles/164981/Characterisation-of-TiO2-powders/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT Stable TiO2 sols were prepared by using two sol–gel processes with titanium n-butoxide and titanium isopropoxide, respectively. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/uv-eb/articles/164816/photocuring_combines_epoxy_and/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/uv-eb/articles/164816/photocuring_combines_epoxy_and/ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT A novel one-step methology for UV coatings was developed. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/162796/two_way_benefits/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/162796/two_way_benefits/ Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:57:46 GMT A newly introduced neutralising amine for waterborne coatings, secondary-butyl ethanolamine or sBEA, has an amphiphilic structure, through which it can assist dispersants in separating and binding to pigment particles. Tests on a blue tinting base show that sBEA provides greater pigment efficiency and better flow properties than classical amines such as DMEA. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/pigments/articles/164782/high_temperature_protection/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/pigments/articles/164782/high_temperature_protection/ Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:57:46 GMT A range of sol-gel anticorrosive coatings has been developed using active pigments consisting of metal particles coated with a very thin layer of semiconducting titanium dioxide. By appropriate pigment selection, protection can be provided at service temperatures up to 600 °C and for short-term exposure in metal processing operations at up to 1300 °C. http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/164753/Atmospheric-pressure-plasma/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/164753/Atmospheric-pressure-plasma/ Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT The Flemish Insitute for Technological Research (VITO) has studied the use of atmospheric pressure plasma for the adhesion enhancement of polymeric substrates. Dr. Marjorie Dubreuil, Senior Scientist - Materials Technology, explains this environmental-friendly technology and points out its benefits compared to traditional solutions. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/164697/novel_block_co_polymers_for_ea/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/164697/novel_block_co_polymers_for_ea/ Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT Dr. Sasha Yvonnie Heriot, Chamelitc Ltd, Great Britian presents in the framework of a conference smart material design for easy clean surfaces. They developed novel block co-polymers for both industrial and domestic applications using technology based on polymer technology. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/164611/nanostructured_antimicrobial_c/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/164611/nanostructured_antimicrobial_c/ Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT Polyurethanes having co-polyoxetane soft blocks form antimicrobial layer. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/164606/eco_friendly_flame_retardants_/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/164606/eco_friendly_flame_retardants_/ Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT Adrian Beard and Volker Thewes, both experts on flame retardants at Clariant Produkte (Deutschland), explain how inorganic systems substitute halogens and what latest technical developments are based on. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/uv-eb/articles/164348/the_influence_of_nanoparticles/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/uv-eb/articles/164348/the_influence_of_nanoparticles/ Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT The influence of nanoparticles on the properties of UV coatings http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/uv-eb/articles/164311/led_lamps_start_emerging_uv_co/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/uv-eb/articles/164311/led_lamps_start_emerging_uv_co/ Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT According to Dr. Katia Studer, Ciba (now part of BASF) plays the market introduction of new UV sources a very important role in the development of radiation curing formulations and applications. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/164274/self_assembly_and_transformati/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/164274/self_assembly_and_transformati/ Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT Stephen Mann from Bristol University, UK reviews in his recent paper present equilibrium and non-equilibrium self-assembly approaches to the synthetic construction of discrete hybrid (inorganic–organic) nano-objects and higher-level nanostructured networks. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/164261/Eco-friendly-flame-retardants-without-halogens/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/164261/Eco-friendly-flame-retardants-without-halogens/ Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT Adrian Beard and Volker Thewes, both experts on flame retardants at Clariant Produkte (Deutschland), explain how inorganic systems substitute halogens and what latest technical developments are based on. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/164260/breathable_anti_graffiti_coati/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/164260/breathable_anti_graffiti_coati/ Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT A new breathable coating provides efficient, all-round protection against attacks by taggers. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/waterborne/articles/164250/eco_friendly_wall_and_roof_coa/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/waterborne/articles/164250/eco_friendly_wall_and_roof_coa/ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT Innovative products focus energy savings within the buildings industry. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/powder/articles/164229/study_on_biobased_polymers_in_/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/powder/articles/164229/study_on_biobased_polymers_in_/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT New blog entry on a study published by researchers of Eindhoven University, DSM Researchs and DSM Resins. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/164159/PU-waterbased-systems-dominate-parquet-flooring/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/164159/PU-waterbased-systems-dominate-parquet-flooring/ Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT Polyurethane-based coatings have been used for manual parquet flooring for some time now. Dr. Christof Irle, 2K waterborne coatings expert at Bayer MaterialScience, comments on the dominance of waterbased systems and mentions new raw materials and formulations for this area. R&D activities are currently focusing solutions to eliminate or reduce solvents emissions. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/164087/nanoparticle_composites_for_an/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/164087/nanoparticle_composites_for_an/ Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT Using thin films of silk as templates, researchers have incorporated inorganic nanoparticles that join with the silk to form strong and flexible composite structures that have unusual optical and mechanical properties. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/waterborne/articles/164075/NAPOLEON---an-outstanding-project/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/waterborne/articles/164075/NAPOLEON---an-outstanding-project/ Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:20:00 GMT NAPOLEON is the abbreviation for "NAnostructured Waterborne POLymEr Films with OutstaNding Properties". Prof. J.M. Asua, University of the Basque Country, Spain is coordinator of this EU-project which involves 13 academic partners and 7 companies. He comments on the progress that has been made so far and possible applications of this technology platform. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/waterborne/articles/164046/low_viscosity_without_vocs/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/waterborne/articles/164046/low_viscosity_without_vocs/ Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:30:15 GMT Solventborne UV coatings are still widely used over plastics, because physically drying waterbornes cannot smooth out the slight roughness of the basecoats, giving lower gloss. A specially formulated UV-PUD coating combining high crosslink density with improved flowout has produced both clearcoats and a single-coat metallic finish with excellent gloss and resistance properties http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/uv-eb/articles/164017/eb_and_uv_technology_new_blog_/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/uv-eb/articles/164017/eb_and_uv_technology_new_blog_/ Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:27:00 GMT Radiation curing technology is known since the 1970s when the first commercial radcure products where introduced. Today the technology is well established and the perspectives for the future are bright. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/163871/new_blog_entry_on_easy_to_clea/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/163871/new_blog_entry_on_easy_to_clea/ Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:00:00 GMT Studies at Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands focus on self-replenishing mechanism of easy to clean surfaces. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/163003/Dispersing-carbon-nanotubes/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/163003/Dispersing-carbon-nanotubes/ Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:46:00 GMT Carbon nanotubes are an exciting material, says Dr. Michael Berkei, Lab-Manager Nanotechnology at Byk-Chemie GmbH. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/uv-eb/articles/162967/uv_eb_inks_coatings_and_adhesi/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/uv-eb/articles/162967/uv_eb_inks_coatings_and_adhesi/ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:00:00 GMT As the legislation on Food Contact and Food Packaging develops it is likely that the demands on the ink makers and resin manufacturers to supply compliant products will intensify. To meet these demands there has to be a greater understanding of the chemistries involved and the potential to migrate. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/162928/characterization_of_microgels/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/162928/characterization_of_microgels/ Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:00:00 GMT As researchers discover new and widespread applications for stimulus-responsive microgels, known as “smart polymers”, the Zetasizer Nano system from Malvern Instruments is fast emerging as their system of choice for particle characterization. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/162591/self_cleaning_repellence_of_ho/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/162591/self_cleaning_repellence_of_ho/ Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:00:00 GMT Superhydrophobic surfaces show reduced repellency to hot water. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/uv-eb/articles/162426/diselenide_derivates_as_photoi/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/uv-eb/articles/162426/diselenide_derivates_as_photoi/ Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT New study reveals that diselenides seem to be good candidates as photoinitiators. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/159209/small_is_beautiful_for_longer/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/159209/small_is_beautiful_for_longer/ Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:10:17 GMT A European consortium known as Multiprotect has developed a range of nanoparticle-based corrosion protection systems in an attempt to replace both chromate pretreatments and hard chrome coatings. Various types of coating showed enhanced salt spray resistance and in some cases self-healing properties. Some systems have been applied successfully under industrial conditions. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/162386/new_fire_resistant_coating_sys/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/162386/new_fire_resistant_coating_sys/ Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT Tough new fire-resistant coating materials called HIPS (hybrid inorganic polymer system) are being developed by CSIRO researchers in Melbourne. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/pigments/articles/156716/better_flow_enhanced_propertie/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/pigments/articles/156716/better_flow_enhanced_propertie/ Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:03:59 GMT Huntsman Pigments has introduced two new titanium dioxide (TiO2) products to the market. "Tioxide TR88" pigment is a versatile product with a specifically designed silica/alumina coating for exterior and interior decorative paints http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/156692/fouling_release_to_reduce_fuel/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/156692/fouling_release_to_reduce_fuel/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:00:00 GMT A new hydrogel silicone fouling release can reduce a vessel´s fuel consumption by at least 4 to 8 per cent within the first year. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/155839/epoxy_phenol_resin_for_coating/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/155839/epoxy_phenol_resin_for_coating/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:19:16 GMT A new product from the development laboratory of CVC Specialty Chemicals, which is a business of Emerald Performance Materials, is "Epalloy 8280", an epoxy phenol novolac resin which is the latest in the "Epalloy" product range. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/155840/raw_materials_cured_by_uv_and_/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/155840/raw_materials_cured_by_uv_and_/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:19:16 GMT DSM NeoResins+ has introduced a product range based on energy-curing technologies for the adhesives and graphic arts industry. The range includes oligomers, water-based polyurethane dispersions and solid acrylics that cure by UV http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/articles/155843/reliable_data_capture_instrume/ http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/articles/155843/reliable_data_capture_instrume/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:19:16 GMT The "CK31" range comprises rugged hand-held computers of ergonomic design and high throughput. These data capture instruments work under the "Windows CE.NET" operating system to offer an improved combination of real-time operation, http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/articles/155848/diaphragm_metering_pump_for_co/ http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/articles/155848/diaphragm_metering_pump_for_co/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:19:16 GMT With the "delta" diaphragm metering pump with controlled solenoid drive, precise metering becomes possible in time with the machine cycle. Fully automatic filling can be performed cleanly, reliably and precisely without any additional