'Advances in Binder Technology Have Significantly Improved Corrosion Resistance'

摘要

Self-healing coatings, smart-multifunctional coatings and reduction in VOCS are key areas of research and development for industrial coatings, says At-man Fozdar, project leader at Chemical Dynamics. Fozdar shares his thoughts on these areas, as well as functionalities and direct-to-metal (DTM) coatings. What are some exciting areas in industrial coatings R&D? Several research institutions, including National Labs, are currently focusing on reductions in VOCs, smart-multifunctional coatings technologies, and improved performance and durability that results in the longer service life of coated objects. In terms of new developments, self-healing coatings, which release a catalyst or curing agent when a coated object's surface is scratched, are drawing interest, as well as new low-temperature or ambient crosslinking technologies that can perform like high-temperature baking systems. It's challenging to strike a balance between price and performance for sustainable and bio-based coatings, especially when performance is of the utmost importance. Even so, there's a lot of research in this area, especially in Europe and the United States.