by Cynthia Gosselin, Ph.D. | Oct 2022 | CoatingsTech
While researching the world of paint and coatings additives for what was new and novel, an article written in June 2020 caught my attention. It was an in-depth analysis of the myriad of additives that are ubiquitous in paints, coatings, and adhesives. Composing only...
by Cynthia Gosselin, Ph.D. | Aug 2022 | CoatingsTech
Color has a way of creating impact and enhancing spaces and objects. There is evidence all around us to suggest that people are drawn to colorful, shiny things. While color perceptions are subjective and deeply personal, there are some color and gloss effects that...
by Cynthia Gosselin, Ph.D. | May 2022 | CoatingsTech
In the past several years, many in-depth articles have been written across the industry heralding a wide variety of advances suggesting that biobased materials were on the verge of achieving explosive growth. Some of these coatings manufactured from...
by Cynthia Gosselin, Ph.D. | Apr 2022 | CoatingsTech
There are two primary “pillars” of the surface preparation process; adhering to these procedures will help ensure the best results in the painting and coating process. Journalist Colin Mason once wrote, “A pristine superyacht in the marina, with shining paint work,...
by Cynthia Gosselin, Ph.D. | Mar 2022 | CoatingsTech
Factory-applied painting was very different from what some call “the traditional” method of applying coatings, which involves forming the parts, putting them together, and then cleaning and painting the end product. This method of painting after parts are...