Sustainability dominated every conversation at the 2023 European Coatings Show. Learn about some of the innovative technologies that were introduced to help the industry formulate, manufacture, and apply the coatings of tomorrow.
Dunn-Edwards discovered how to optimize its eco-efficient paint-manufacturing operation by upgrading to AODD pumps, resulting in reduced downtime and an optimized paint-manufacturing operation.
This article discusses how to control and quantify the amount of mixed polymer content as it can directly relate to the final morphology of the latex particles during polymerization.
The coating is powered by Arkema’s Kynar Aquatec® PVDF latex, and provides extreme durability to keep NASA’s logo on the solid rocket boosters intact during the launch.
This article discusses relating the colloidal stability of latexes to the ionic strength of the aqueous phase via the “critical coagulation concentration.
Salt ions affect the thickness of the "double layer" around the particles. As the double layer shrinks, the latex particles can move around more easily, and the result is a lower viscosity latex.
Did you know that differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) can be an important, even critical, analytical tool for determining the morphology of composite latex particles?
Case studies show that the selection of an appropriate coalescent for applications in latex paints must be supported by appropriate, extensive laboratory tests.
Recent research conducted at Iowa State University has developed an innovative coating additive made from amphiphilic Janus particles that can alter the surface properties of a waterborne coating system.
A new binder for water-based wood trim paints is based on a heterogeneous acrylic polymer structure. It combines excellent flexibility and high blocking resistance, while maintaining low VOC content.
