Thinking Inside the Box
Thinking outside the box is an old cliché, but one that is usually associated with serial entrepreneurs who started a number of successful startup companies and luckily later sold them ... Read More…
Corrosion Prevention for Historical Preservation
Buildings can be considered historical for many different reasons. They may have played a critical role in the distant history of a local region or nation, or may be relatively ... Read More…
Getting Out of The Lab—Advantage of Evaluating Coatings In a Real-World Manufacturing Environment
This article outlines an unmet industry need for formulators to conduct robust testing of their coatings products in real-world or simulated environments that closely resemble an OEM facility’s environmental and ... Read More…
Transforming Concrete Floors with Decorative Coatings
Demand for concrete for both exterior and interior flooring applications in residential and commercial settings is growing significantly due to the strong health of the construction market, including both new ... Read More…
Bio-Based Antimicrobial Food Packaging Coatings
The antimicrobial properties of two disparate bio-based coating additives were evaluated in a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) food packaging coating for antimicrobial activity. Chitosan, a shrimp and crustacean shell derived polysaccharide, ... Read More…