Colorant Effects on Solar Reflectivity and Rheology of Exterior Architectural Coatings
The main objective of this study is to generate formulating knowledge that can be applied for selecting appropriate solar reflective pigments and fillers for exterior wall coatings of various colors ... Read More…
Methods to Determine Open Time of Architectural Coatings
Open time in architectural coatings is defined as the time after applying a single coat of paint where the film remains wet and workable. It is distinct from the full ... Read More…
Advances in One-component PVDF-acrylic Hybrid Dispersion and Its Applications
For many years, aqueous hybrid dispersions of poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) and acrylic resins have been formulated into waterborne topcoats because of their exceptional weatherability and ability to meet stringent volatile ... Read More…
Detecting the Mass of Pigment Particles: Towards a Universal Size Standard
We present a novel approach that introduces mass as a fundamental metric for characterizing the size and structure of pigments and nanoparticles. This offers the potential to establish a new ... Read More…