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Protective coatings: “dual challenge of meeting stricter regulations while unlocking new performance frontiers”
Joan Puigdevall, Industrial Coatings Director at Roberlo, discusses how sustainability and regulatory demands are reshaping the protective coatings industry. From direct-to-metal solutions to adaptive...
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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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Multi-protective coatings with anti-UV aging, enhanced adhesion and self-healing abilities by covalent organic frameworks
Newly developed fillers based on polydopamine, which acted as a bridge that anchored aloe emodin and NKCOF-41. The latter one controlling the release of corrosion inhibitors for self-healing and the natural...
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Flame-retardant coatings for wooden structures
This review focusses on different options for the important flame retardancy of wood – one of the common construction materials. It also discusses the options of biomass-derived materials as eco-friendly...
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New protective coatings allow turbine engines to operate at higher temperatures
Researchers at the University of Virginia develop advanced coatings to boost turbine engine efficiency and reduce emissions.
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Protective coatings: “Growing trend toward environmentally-friendly, sustainable coatings”
Peter Greenwood, technical development manager for Inorganic Specialties at Nouryon, shares his insight into the protective coatings sector and more sustainable solutions.
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Corrosion protection based on hydrophobic phytic acid conversion layers
Corrosion protection based on hydrophobic phytic acid conversion layers
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Damage morphology and force-deflection curves for impact loading of thick multilayer organic protective coating systems
Researchers have found that characterising the response of organic coatings to mechanical impact is critical to their corrosion protection performance, particularly in offshore conditions.
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Protective coatings: A highly competitive market
The market for protective coatings is projected to grow from EUR 13.4 billion in 2023 to EUR 15.9 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 3.5 %, during the forecast period. How is the market currently shaped?...
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Biomass ATP filler enhances fire resistance and smoke suppression in intumescent coatings
Researchers found that the addition of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) as a green, bio-based filler in intumescent fire retardant coatings improves flame retardant properties.
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Waterborne polyurethane with good mechanical properties
Researchers have synthesised a a bio-based waterborne polyurethane with high toughness, superior wear resistance, and water resistance enabled by sorbitol monooleate.
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Novel protection film for photovoltaic panels
Researchers present a novel transparent superhydrophobic film with excellent self-cleaning and UV resistance for photovoltaic panels.