Last Words on Cratering
Editors’ Note: On the occasion of this final Coatings Clinic column, ACA and the editors thank Cliff Schoff for his innumerable contributions to this publication and the profession. We appreciate ... Read More…
COVID-19 Drives Market Growth for Antimicrobial Coatings
Antimicrobial coatings contain various active agents that cause the destruction of microbes, including bacteria, viruses, molds, fungi, and others. As technologies for the effective incorporation of silver, copper, quaternary ammonium ... Read More…
Pandemic Recovery and Sustainability: What’s Next for the Adhesives and Sealants Market
[box] CORRECTION: In the March 2021 article “Pandemic Recovery and Sustainability Key to Adhesives and Sealants Market Growth,” information provided to CoatingsTech was incorrect. New information appears in italics. A ... Read More…
Carbon Nanotube-based Optical Black Coatings for Optical and Infrared Applications
From the very first paints to today, the discovery and development of the purest of materials and pigments has been a goal for artists and designers alike. The search for ... Read More…
New Additive to Eliminate Pinholes for Water-based Coating Formulations
Pinholes are a problem for formulators developing fast-drying, water-based coatings, especially in coatings cured at high temperature and applied at high wet film thickness. Pinholes are often caused by air ... Read More…