Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSP): 1—Introduction
Solubility of polymers in solvents is extremely important to the coatings industry. If the solvents in a formulation are not able to dissolve the polymer or polymers to be used, ... Read More…
Understanding Consumer Preferences for Architectural Paints Using the ART™ Device
While paint color can transform the way a room looks, how a paint “feels” is critical to those applying the paint—whether they are professional painters or do-it-yourselfers (DIY). Market research ... Read More…
Proteins and Peptides as Replacements for Traditional Organic Preservatives: Part I
The utility of a high-throughput, spectrophotometric assay in screening over 23 enzyme and peptide-based additives against bacterial coating spoilage agents was evaluated. Candidate additives were then evaluated using ASTM D2574 ... Read More…
How to Handle Hard-to-Change Factors or Components in a Designed Experiment
The traditional approach to experimentation—often referred to as the “scientific method”—requires changing only one factor at a time (OFAT). Unfortunately, the relatively simplistic OFAT approach falls flat when users are ... Read More…
A Look at Ceramic Coatings
Coatings serve many functions. Some are designed largely to provide a desired appearance or effect on a substrate. Others are intended to be mainly protective in nature. In many applications, ... Read More…