Maintaining bead size and charge in stirred mills enhances grinding efficiency, crucial for producing consistent particle sizes in coatings formulations.
Industry decision makers are overwhelmed by promises of AI’s potential in areas like R&D, production and quality control. Discussions should focus on outcomes rather than hype.
Innovative raw materials are essential for addressing challenges in coatings development. Two customer case studies focus on raw materials’ ability to enhance performance in corrosion and abrasion resistance applications.
Bio-based particles and pigments are unlocking new possibilities for sustainable coatings, offering technical performance improvements and environmental benefits across decorative and protective applications.
The market for low-VOC coatings is projected to grow from $128.6 billion in 2024 to $154.9 billion by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate of 3.8% during the forecast period.
A novel, cobalt-free drier featuring manganese neodecanoate and an amine ligand delivers faster drying times for alkyd coatings, reducing toxicity without compromising performance.
Cobalt carboxylates are commonly used as catalysts for the oxidative crosslinking of alkyd resins, which accelerate the drying of paints, inks, and coatings. Despite their effectiveness, alternatives are increasingly sought after.