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Thermal Additive Conserves, Rejects or Contains Heat

Hanni Taan Troy Marshall
February 10, 2025
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A new thermal additive enhances energy efficiency and fire resistance, reducing heat absorption, improving emissivity, and meeting stringent environmental and building performance standards.


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High-Glass-Flake Coatings Extend Offshore Asset Lifespans

February 7, 2025
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A new study reveals coatings with higher lamellar glass flake content provide superior long-term offshore asset protection.


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The Role of Self-Leveling Coatings

Mike Praw
February 4, 2025
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Self-leveling coatings offer high-build, durable solutions for concrete floors, addressing issues like uneven surfaces, water pooling and abrasion resistance.


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UTIA Research Team Secures $3.5 Million Grant

January 24, 2025
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A research team from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) has been awarded a $3.5 million grant to study the use of essential oil coatings to protect organic produce.


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6,000 Hours of Real-World Anticorrosion Coastal Testing

Hexigone Inhibitors Ltd
January 24, 2025
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A cutting-edge anticorrosion additive endured 6,000 hours of real-world coastal testing—revealing surprising results, including the standout performance of waterborne acrylic coatings in marine environments.


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Tailoring Test Methods to Mimic Real-World Conditions

Eric Casebolt
January 21, 2025
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Custom test methods, tailored to field conditions, address limitations of standardized tests, improving coating performance with practical solutions for real-world applications.


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Anti-Fatberg Invention Could Help Unclog City Sewers

Will Wright
January 13, 2025
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Engineers from RMIT University have invented a protective coating for concrete pipes that could help drastically reduce the formation of fatbergs in sewers.


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Finding a Second Life for PVB

Neelam Kumar
January 10, 2025
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Recycled polyvinyl butyral (rPVB) enhances coatings, improving adhesion, flexibility and durability in various applications.


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What Is the Galvanic Series and How Does It Affect You?

Cortec Corporation
January 3, 2025
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Have you ever heard of the galvanic series and wondered what it is or how it affects you? Luke Stone, technical service engineer at Cortec Corp., recently shared valuable insights on the topic.


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Phoenix’s Cool Pavement Helps Lower Asphalt Temperatures

Morgan Loew
December 20, 2024
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The city’s cool pavement initiative reduced asphalt temperatures by 12 ℉, with ASU researchers evaluating its long-term effects.



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