Articles Tagged with ''innovation in coatings''

The use of graphene as a corrosion inhibitor in industrial coatings has been widely reported, but its assets for waterborne latex resin coatings are less known. Learn how graphene boosts the performance of asphalt and architectural coatings.

Significant growth of the construction industry, environmentally friendly characteristics, durability, and better aesthetic appearance are all driving architectural coatings consumption. Increasing investments in emerging markets and less-regulated regions provide growth opportunities for market players.

The company has been testing an innovative automotive paint aimed at helping lower a vehicleʼs ambient cabin temperature in summer while reducing the energy usage of the air-conditioning system.

A coating with low gloss and high transparency is the basis for a matte finish, without affecting the color strength and thus, leading to a very natural wood look even with dark tones. The work presented here outlines the development and application data of an inherently matte, waterborne acrylic polymer. 

The investment in BioBTX is part of Covestro's venture capital program, in which the company invests in young start-ups and scale-ups with innovative products, solutions or business models, and thus promotes entrepreneurial activities in and alongside its core business.

In the coatings industry, achieving optimal anti-corrosion protection while being resource efficient can be a challenge. Learn about a new solution for achieving the highest anti-corrosion protection while minimizing material usage.   

This article demonstrates two separate methods for achieving burnish-resistant coatings: amine functional silica, which fits easily into existing manufacturing processes; and polysiloxane/silica dispersion, which requires a more complicated process to manufacture.

Human stewardship of the Earth is undergoing a metamorphosis—and for very good reasons. The planet is getting hotter, and the situation is getting worse. How can the paint industry, whose products literally cover the Earth, re-engineer its products and processes toward a more sustainable future?

Products containing thermochromic pigments change color—sometimes permanently—due to heat exposure. Could these pigments raise awareness of the dangers caused by above-average temperatures? Knowing the basics of how they work could help you decide whether or not to use them.

Explore the growth of water-based coatings, driven by advancements in resin, additive, and pigment technologies, and their increasing global adoption.