This advanced topcoat offers faster curing, stronger protection and lasting gloss retention for steel structures in marine and industrial applications.
Scientists are investigating whether painting wind turbine blades black can reduce bird collisions, inspired by promising results from international studies.
The epoxy resin market size was estimated at USD 11.85 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 12.65 billion in 2024. At a CAGR of 6.76%, it is expected to reach USD 18.74 billion by 2030. The development of the epoxy resin market faces several limitations and challenges, such as volatility of raw material prices, stringent environmental regulations, and sensitivity to external conditions.
Carbon fiber composite material use is growing in sectors such as aerospace, wind power generation, automotive, and sports/leisure applications. Although corrosion and fatigue resistant, there is less known about the aging resistance of these materials. This study examines the commonly used ultraviolet absorbers, hindered amine light stabilizers, and a novel composite light stabilizer additive to get a better understanding of the weather resistance of carbon fiber composite materials in the industry.
Many of today’s products must withstand near-constant use or exposure to the weather. Self-healing paints and coatings are still a relatively niche area of study, but it’s easy to see the widespread appeal. This article highlights the abundant practical applications for formulators and companies to explore.
The companies have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for the supply of power and guarantees of origin from offshore wind turbines in the North Sea for the Covestro production site in Antwerp, Belgium.
The new plant is one of several similar investments into the elastomers business across the globe. The products can be used in offshore wind turbines and to manufacture photovoltaic panels, among others.
The new line is located at the company’s existing site in Changhua, Taiwan. Thermoplastic polyurethanes are a performance benchmark in PPF for quality, long-term aesthetics, and surface integrity.
Energiekontor AG, a German renewable energies company, has teamed up with the international maintenance company Omega-Tools GmbH and BASF’s coatings division to gradually equip its wind turbines with Novaflex BladeUp, thus making them more efficient.
