Marine Coatings: Striking a Balance in Biofouling Control

by Cynthia Gosselin, Ph.D. | Sep 2023 | CoatingsTech

Growth DriversWhat are Marine Coatings?Issues Related to BiofoulingSustainability and Regulatory Considerations for Marine CoatingsTechnology and Development In 2022, marine coatings were an $8.7 billion market, with a growth projection of 5-7% through...

The Promise of Click Chemistry

by Cynthia Gosselin, Ph.D. | Mar 2023 | CoatingsTech

What is Click Chemistry?Click Chemistry AdvancementsClick Chemistry in CoatingsFunctional Chemistry Chemistry is once again taking a front seat in the quest to find ways to manufacture new, green, people-friendly, sustainable, multifunctional complex molecules for an...

Colors of the Year: The 2023 Forecast

by Cynthia Gosselin, Ph.D. | Dec 2022 | CoatingsTech

Pantone Color of the YearRecent Color TrendsNew Year, New HuesAnd the Winners Are…Benjamin Moore: Raspberry BlushSherwin-Williams: Redend PointBehr: Blank Canvas Technically speaking, color is simply the retransmission of visible energy that is not absorbed by...

Meeting The Additive Challenge

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...

Metallic and Pearlescent Pigments for Powder Coatings

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...