In 2015, the breakthrough of a novel blocked catalyst and kinetic control additive package used in conjunction with Michael Addition chemistry was announced at the European Coating Conference.1 Prototype paint ... Read More…
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The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) recently developed novel alkoxysilane-terminated N-substituted urea polymers for use in moisture-curable, single-component (1K) polysiloxane topcoats for military assets. These polymers demonstrate similar mechanical properties ... Read More…
For sectors based on advanced technologies and materials, innovation is essential to success. The state of R&D can be a good indicator of the potential for future growth in these ... Read More…
In its August 2017 issue, CoatingsTech surveyed a number of coating manufacturers and raw materials suppliers to learn about their perspectives on the state of R&D in the coatings industry, ... Read More…