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Mike Praw

Mike Praw, Technical Service & Development Manager – Coatings and Performance Products, Indorama Ventures, The Woodlands, TX
Technical Service & Development Manager – Coatings and Performance Products, Indorama Ventures, The Woodlands, TX
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Using Simulation Tools and Physicochemical Properties to Guide the Selection of Additives, Part 4

Hansen Solubility Parameters
Mike Praw
November 4, 2025
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This article applies Hansen solubility parameters and relative energy difference to guide dispersant selection, comparing surfactants for carbon black performance.


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Using Simulation Tools and Physicochemical Properties to Guide Additive Selection: Part 3

Part 3: Results and Discussion
Mike Praw
October 7, 2025
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Experimental data and simulation insights show how physicochemical parameters can guide additive selection for dispersants in coatings formulations.


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Using Simulation Tools and Physicochemical Properties to Guide the Selection of Additives, Part Two

Part 2: Methods and Materials
Mike Praw
September 2, 2025
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This follow-up explores the experimental methods behind using simulation tools and physicochemical data to evaluate pigment dispersants.


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Using Simulation Tools and Physicochemical Properties to Guide the Selection of Pigment Dispersants, Part One

Theory
Mike Praw
August 6, 2025
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Theory-based methods help guide pigment dispersant selection using adsorption isotherms, surface energy, and solubility parameters.


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Self-Leveling Coatings: Formulating Tips

Mike Praw
June 4, 2025
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This article offers formulation strategies to enhance durability, minimize moisture issues and maintain self-leveling properties in MDI-based urethane coatings.


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Self-Leveling Coatings: Polyols for Urethanes

Mike Praw
May 11, 2025
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This article explores how polyol selection and reactivity influence formulation strategies for high-performance, self-leveling urethane coatings.


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MDI structures

Isocyanates, Part I: Fundamentals and Reactivity

Mike Praw
March 3, 2025
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An introduction to isocyanates in coatings, covering types, properties, reactivity and key formulation considerations for self-leveling urethane systems.


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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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Example of efflorescence.

Concrete Coatings, Part III

Coating Resins
Mike Praw
December 3, 2024
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Concrete coatings utilize advanced resin systems like 1K acrylics and 2K epoxies, designed for optimal performance and durability in various applications.


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Concrete Coatings, Part II

Properties Needed
Mike Praw
November 7, 2024
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Concrete coatings require specific properties and testing methods to ensure durability and performance across various applications and environmental conditions.


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