Industrial wood surfaces, such as furniture and cabinetry, require coatings to help protect and extend their life. Polyurethane coatings provide enhanced appearance, stain and chemical resistance, as well as exterior ... Read More…
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) recently developed novel alkoxysilane-terminated N-substituted urea polymers for use in moisture-curable, single-component (1K) polysiloxane topcoats for military assets. These polymers demonstrate similar mechanical properties ... Read More…
Continually evolving demands for greater coating performance and functionality, the increasing complexity of the regulatory landscape, and growing competition around the globe are driving the need for accelerated development of ... Read More…
The idea of self-healing coatings is very attractive. In fact, automotive coatings that self-heal fine scratches when warmed in the sun have been commercialized. There is particular interest in developing ... Read More…
When first introduced, smart coatings were considered novelties with little likelihood of commercialization in the near term. That has not proven to be the case. Just a decade later, several ... Read More…