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Increasing the Functionality of Interior Architectural Coatings

Interior architectural coatings today do much more than hide blemishes in walls and ceilings. They often play a key role in the overall decorating scheme and are chosen in concert ... Read More…

  • Topic: Architectural Coatings

Impact of Cooling Mode on Ice-Substrate Adhesion

In an anisotropic temperature environment, produced by Peltier plates or other cooling surfaces, the latent heat is dispelled unidirectionally into the cooling surface. In an isotropic temperature environment, such as ... Read More…

  • Topic: Coatings, CoatingsTech Update, Durability and Weathering, icephobic coatings

Advancing Sustainable Coatings

The drive towards sustainability and a more circular economy has become a pivotal strategy across the coatings industry. This shift has spurred initiatives to reduce carbon footprint emissions, utilize materials ... Read More…

  • Topic: Acrylic, Biobased Materials, CoatingsTech Update, Sustainability

Tri-Cure Silsesquioxane Coating: Stemming the Tide of Invasive Mussel Spread

The growing problem of invasive mussel species in the Great Lakes has prompted researchers to create innovative solutions aimed at preventing their spread to inland lakes and reservoirs. These mussels ... Read More…

  • Topic: Biobased Materials, Coatings, CoatingsTech Update, Green Coatings, Marine Coatings

Formulation Flexibility and Enhanced Performance in Architectural Coatings without Relying on Fluorinated Additives

Architectural coatings are expected to deliver a balance of performance properties. Among the most critical performance attributes is block resistance, especially in high-traffic and high-touch environments such as kitchens, bathrooms, ... Read More…

  • Topic: Architectural Coatings, CoatingsTech Update
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