architectural-coatings
A Biobased, Zero-VOC Coalescent for Architectural and Industrial Coatings
business-market-trends
Rheology Modifiers: Roundtable Q&A
Antimicrobial Coatings
Use of Activated Carbon as an Antimicrobial Agent Against Various Pathogens for Biomedical Applications
Activated carbon (AC) has been utilized in several biomedical applications such as wound care and hemoperfusion, and in...
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...
Surface Transmission of the Novel Coronavirus
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is aggressive and opportunistic. Until vaccines are widely distributed and administered, everyone...
Antiviral Coatings May Help Prevent Transmission of COVID-19
Antimicrobial, or hygienic, coatings have been around for many years. Rather than using preservatives only for in-can preservation,...
From Fundamentals to Applications: Understanding BPA-Non-Intent Resin Technology in Food Contact Metal Packaging Coatings
Consumer and regulatory pressure to replace bisphenol-A (BPA)-based materials in food contact metal packaging coatings has increased in...
Pigments
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...
The Intertwining of Color Selection and Pigment Technology Development
Cynthia Challener, CoatingsTech Contributing Writer
Pigment Dispersion II, Testing
Pigment dispersion quality in pastes and paints may be tested by one of several different techniques. Probably the...
Taking Direct-to-Metal Coatings to the Next Level
Direct-to-metal (DTM) coatings are designed to provide the performance of traditional primer–topcoat systems, but in one coat. As...
A New Approach to Painting Restoration: Operation Night Watch
The Night Watch, more formally known as Militia Company of District II under the Command of Captain Frans...
CoatingsTech Update
Storey Named Plenary Speaker for 49th Annual Waterborne Symposium
Robson F. Storey will be the plenary speaker at the 49th Annual International Waterborne, High-solids and Powder Coatings Symposium to be held February 20-25, 2022, in New Orleans, LA. His presentation is titled, “Alternative Polyurethane Polymers Cured via Azide-Alkyne Cycloaddition.”
view moreScholarships Offer Students a Path to a Career in Coatings
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) announced the recipients of its member-only Scholarship Program for the 2020-2021 academic year. The scholarships were awarded to five outstanding students pursuing science and/or business-related degrees, totaling $7,500.
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