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LEGAL NEWS
AkzoNobel Waived Privilege Over Document Audit Log in Lawsuit Over Ichthys LNG
INPEX Operations Australia Pty Ltd v AkzoNobel NV (No 4) [2025] FCA 320 (Declassified)
ANIP also declined to permit inspection of communications involving Ms Lancaster (Lancaster Communications), again asserting they were privileged. INPEX asserts that any privilege has been waived.
AI NEWS
Seeking World Coating Experts for Legacy Project (Involves creation of digital twins of coating experts)
Email with expressions of interest: [email protected]
INDUSTRY NEWS
Jotun Secures Agreement with Leading Shipowner Thoresen Shipping to Maintain Always Clean Hull with Hull Skating Solutions (HSS)
Kristine Anvik Leach, Managing Director of Jotun Thailand commented: “We look at HSS, with the HullSkater as the core element, as a ground-breaking approach to biofouling management
Jotun Demonstrates its Coatings Expertise at the AMPP 2025 Conference
Interview with Adam Ng, Jotun’s Sales Director, the company shared details about its contributions to asset protection, sustainability, and proactive maintenance solutions.
Hempel Launches ‘Beyond the Horizon’ Podcast Focused on Maritime Diversity
Hempel Publish New Research on Fire Protective Coating
Formulation optimization of a silicon-based fire protective coating in terms of intumescent alkali silicate particles
NEW JOBS
Hempel Seeking Senior Coating Advisor
MARINE COATINGS
Bioinspired Coating with Active-passive Synergistic Mechanism for Enhanced Fouling Control
SUSTAINABLE COATINGS
Critical Investigation of the Long-Term Integrity of Sustainable Anti-corrosion Coatings in Static and Dynamic Humid Environments
This study evaluated the water-induced degradation of epoxy-based coatings modified with eco-friendly corrosion inhibitors in static and dynamic humid environments, designed to replicate conditions characteristic of marine exposure.
Loading Biomass-Derived Coatings on Carbon Steel Using Layer-by-Layer Self-Assembly: An Undergraduate Laboratory for Teaching Sustainable Metal Corrosion Prevention Strategy
Novel multidisciplinary electrochemical experiment that uses biomass-derived tannic acid (TA) and chitosan (CS) as anticorrosive compounds
Bioinspired Coating with Active-passive Synergistic Mechanism for Enhanced Fouling Control
NEW RESEARCH
Customized Copolymer Composite Coatings for Carbon Capture Environments: Corrosion inhibition and CO2 barrier Synergy
Hydrophobic polyfluoroaniline-incorporated graphene (Gr-PFAN) was added to novolac epoxy resin as a functional filler to construct a composite coating suitable for carbon capture environment.
Structural Effect in Corrosion Protection: Metal−Organic Frameworks
Critical Investigation of the Long-Term Integrity of Sustainable Anti-Corrosion Coatings in Static and Dynamic Humid Environments
Epoxy-based coatings degradation assessed in static and dynamic humid environments
High-Performance Polymer Nanocomposite Coatings for Enhanced and Sustainable Corrosion Protection
COATINGS FAILURE ANALYSIS
Exploring Epoxy Coating Failures with ExcelPlas Labs
While epoxy coatings are generally durable and effective at preventing corrosion, there are a few common types of epoxy coating failures that can occur:
- Adhesion failure: This occurs when the epoxy coating fails to properly adhere to the surface of the pipe, which can be caused by factors such as improper surface preparation or a poorly formulated coating. Adhesion failure can result in the coating peeling or flaking off, exposing the underlying steel surface to corrosion.
- Blistering: This occurs when small bubbles or blisters form on the surface of the epoxy coating, which can be caused by improper surface preparation, moisture contamination, or excessive heat during curing.
- Cracking: This occurs when the epoxy coating develops small cracks, which can be caused by factors such as thermal expansion and contraction, improper coating thickness, or exposure to chemicals.
- Delamination: This occurs due to intercoat or interfacial adhesion failure due to the presence of a weak boundary layer such as silicone or hydrocarbon oil contamination.
Failure Analysis and Investigation of Protective Coatings in Mining, Marine Offshore Oil & Gas Chemical Plants, Energy Infrastructure and Bridges (Ask the Experts)
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Critical Questions for Protective Coatings for Asset Protection in Oil & Gas, LNG:
- Why is the coating not stopping corrosion?
- Why is the coating delaminating or blistering?
- Has the coating been correctly specified / applied?
- Does the coating meet the manufacturing standard, including properties such as correct hardness/cure, adhesion and thickness?
- What surface preparation and atmospheric conditions must be achieved to successfully apply the coating?
- Does the coating have any defects in it? How will these affect performance?
- Why did the coating fail? Root cause assessment.
- How can the coating be successfully repaired/remediated so that it doesn’t fail again?
ExcelPlas Labs can answer these questions and more…
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- Coating Thermal Stability and Composition by Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
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TGA – Volatile compounds, inorganic mass % mix ratio
Element mapping for chlorides on paint flakes
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- Check distribution and orientation of filler particles
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