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BREAKING NEWS
Global Coatings Manufacturer PPG Fined Over Product Air Quality Regulations Requirements
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/nXT9IHgjddwEF75
SBTi Approves Hempel Emission Reduction Goals
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/UMySIVyQUXlcGbE
AkzoNobel Announces New Director Appointment for Marine and Protective Coatings
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/wcSg4ldOWZMRmq9
Jotun Joining Forces to Tackle Biofouling
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/joining-forces-to-tackle-biofouling/
Bellona and Jotun Join Forces to Tackle Biofouling
https://www.coatingsworld.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2022-05-09/ngo-bellona-and-jotun-join-forces-to-tackle-biofouling/
INDUSTRY NEWS
Self-Healing Coatings for Active Corrosion Protection: Design, Evaluation, and Challenges [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/9MentzEz9AUfM7l#pdfviewer
Prediction of Durability of Thermal Insulating Epoxy Coatings with Regard to Climatic Ageing [PDF]
https://mdpi-res.com/d_attachment/polymers/polymers-14-01650/article_deploy/polymers-14-01650.pdf?version=1650380872
ExcelPlas is an Independent Coating Consultancy with a Unique and Comprehensive Understanding of Protective Coatings in the LNG, Oil & Gas, Mining, Infrastructure and Marine Sectors
https://www.excelplas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Excelplas-A4-Brochure-4pp-Coating-NTs.pdf
Acotec Launches One-coat PFP with Humidur Char
https://www.coatingsworld.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2022-05-09/acotec-launches-one-coat-pfp-with-humidur-char/
Humidur® Char: Revolutionary PFP Coating by Acotec
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ9NKgeXyfk
NEW JOBS
Hempel Seeking R&D Chemists and Scientists for Early Technology Development in Marine Protective Coatings
https://simplyjob.com/819705/hempel-a-s/r-d-scientist-for-early-technology-development
Hempel Seeking Account Manager for Energy and Infrastructure Division of Protective Coatings
https://www.seek.com.au/job/56910407?type=standout
Akzo Nobel Seeking Area Sales Manager for Marine and Protective Coatings
https://www.seek.com.au/job/56921875?type=standard
LATEST RESEARCH
A Review on Corrosion, Adhesion, and Anti-Microbial Performance of Epoxy-Based Nanocomposite Coatings
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-16-9302-1_23
Corrosion Self-Warning and Repair Tracking Polymeric Coatings Based on Stimulus Responsive Nanosensors
https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2022/nr/d2nr01406h
Facile Construction of Self-Healing Polydopamine-Based Composite Coating Protection of Copper from NaCl Solution
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2022.850362/full
Novel Multilayer Structural Epoxy Nanocomposite Coating for Enhanced Adhesion and Protection Properties of Steel
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/25740881.2022.2071160?journalCode=lpte21
Novel Long-Acting Smart Anticorrosion Coating Based on pH-controlled Release Polyaniline Hollow Microspheres Encapsulating Inhibitor
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0167732222008790
Recent Advances in Bio-inspired Multifunctional Coatings for Corrosion Protection
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0300944022001552?dgcid=rss_sd_all
Development of an Online Monitoring Device for the Mixing Ratio of Two-Part Epoxy Coatings Using an Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy Technique and Machine Learning
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/10/5/951/pdf?version=1652181467
Autonomous-Healing and Smart Anti-Corrosion Mechanism of Polyurethane Embedded with a Novel Synthesized Microcapsule Containing Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate as a Corrosion Inhibitor
https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2022/ra/d2ra01131j
Ultra-Scratch-Resistant, Hydrophobic and Transparent Organosilicon-Epoxy-Resin Coating with a Double Cross-Link Structure
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/10/4854/pdf
Effects of Incorporating Silanized Nanoclay on the Barrier, Hydrophobic and Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Resin in Chloride Environment
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.iecr.2c00786
COATINGS FAILURE ANALYSIS
Failure Analysis and Investigation of Protective Coatings in Mining, Marine Offshore Oil & Gas Chemical Plants, Energy Infrastructure and Bridges (Ask the Experts)
https://www.excelplas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Excelplas-A4-Brochure-4pp-Coating-NTs.pdf
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
https://www.excelplas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Excelplas-A4-Brochure-4pp-Coating-NTs.pdf
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This newsletter is brought to you by ExcelPlas Coating Labs (http://www.excelplas.com/)
ExcelPlas Labs provides independent testing, analysis, and investigation on protective coatings to prevent corrosion.
ExcelPlas has extensive analytical capabilities for testing of Protective Coatings and Insulation Consulting for major oil and gas companies.
We conduct corrosion surveys, coating sampling, coating analysis, and testing to ensure coating specifications for a wide range of onshore and offshore clients in Australia and the Asia-Pacific Region.
ExcelPlas Labs offer a full range of coating testing and analytical services to Australia’s mining, oil, gas, and infrastructure sectors.
Forensic analysis for undertaking various coating-based failure investigations and problem-solving.
ExcelPlas Undertakes Analysis & Testing of Polymer Coating Systems including:
- Epoxy Protective Coatings
- Epoxy-Phenolic Protective Coatings
- Fusion bonded epoxy (FBE)
- Dual-Layer Fusion bonded epoxy (DLFBE)
- Liquid applied epoxy (LAE)
- Abrasion-resistant overcoat (ARO)
- Three-layer PE (3LPE)
- Multi-component liquid spray (MCL)
- Heat shrink sleeves (HSS)
Testing on Coatings that ExcelPlas can Undertake includes:
- Coating identification by Infra-red Analysis (FTIR)
- Degree of Cure by Thermal Analysis (DSC)
- Coating Filler Identification by X-ray Analysis (EDS/XRD)
- Coating Microstructure by Embedding, Polishing, and Optical Microscopy (OM)
- Coating Thermal Stability and Composition by Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
DSC – Phase transition/volatiles / Tg / degree of cure/characterisation
TGA – Volatile compounds, inorganic mass % mix ratio
Element mapping for chlorides on paint flakes
Microscopy -Count layers and thickness of layers
- Assess porosity and voids
- Check distribution and orientation of filler particles
Condition monitoring and analysis of corrosion prevention coatings (epoxies, epoxy-phenolics)
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Testing of Epoxy Coatings (LAE, FJC, FBE), heat shrink sleeves and tapes, barrier tapes, and meshes.
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