Powder coatings
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Interview:“High-quality, bio-based raw materials are now available for powder coating production”
Powder coatings are already among the most environmentally friendly surface finishing options, but advancements in bio-based raw materials, recycled components, and mass-balanced approaches could take...
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Re-thinking corrosion – from costly challenge to competitive strength
A global survey of 1,000 manufacturers reveals how European manufacturers are balancing regulatory demands, sector nuances, and sustainability in the coatings market to achieve corrosion protection that...
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Powder coatings: Poised for growth
Over the years, powder coatings have entrenched themselves as an important technology within factory-applied coatings and the coatings industry as a whole. Powder coatings continue to grow above market...
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Powder coatings: expanding performance boundaries open new markets
Powder coatings are increasingly moving beyond their traditional role as an environmentally friendly alternative to liquid systems. Advances in formulation, curing technology and functional performance...
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Interview: “Consistently increasing rPET adoption rates”
The use of recycled PET (rPET) in powder coatings is attracting increasing attention. Eric Dumain, Global Market Director Coating Resins, at Arkema, discusses the potential of rPET-based powder coatings,...
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Transforming global growth: protective & powder coatings (2/2)
From smart coatings and low-temperature curing to AI-based optimisation and recycled resin systems – innovation is redefining the powder coatings market. The second part of our analysis highlights key...
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Transforming global growth: protective & powder coatings (1/2)
Driven by sustainability and performance requirements, the global protective and powder coatings markets are undergoing significant transformation. This first part explores key growth trends, resin technologies,...
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Bio-based powder coatings on the advance: an overview of new binder systems
A recent review shows that powder coatings made from renewable raw materials are becoming increasingly relevant. New bio-based binders such as polyester, polyamide or limonene resins enable sustainable...
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“Creating a circular economy for powder coatings in need of disposal is still an unsolved challenge”
Dr. Terhi Hirvikorpi, Director Product Development Machinery at Teknos, expands on the role of powder coatings for lower carbon footprints and gives insight into challenging issues in the sector. Interview...
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Spray drying of polymer dispersions for redispersible powder coatings
Researchers found that the use of polyvinyl alcohol as a stabilizer reduces particle size and increases the yield of the spray drying process.
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Boosting flowability and curing reaction of ultra-fine powder coatings using facile-fabrication Al2O3/C4H6N2 nanocomposit
Researchers found that incorporating a nanocomposite significantly enhances the flowability and curing reaction of ultra-fine powder coatings, reducing curing temperatures and improving coating quality....
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Powder coatings market: mixed performance
2022 was a transition year between the slowdown due to the pandemic and the next economic recession. 2023 was showing mixed performance indicators, as further uncertainty factors appear on the horizon....
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Powder coatings: “Recent developments offer potential on heat-sensitive substrates”
We spoke to Mehmet Ali Kamacioglu, Global Marketing Director, Powder Coatings Segment, at Jotun about the growth potential and remaining hurdles in powder coatings. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann
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PPG completes powder coatings factory expansion in Brazil
PPG has completed an expansion of its powder coatings plant in Sumaré, Brazil. The EUR 2.5 million project increased the production capacity of the facility by 40%. The unit is expected to reach full...