The next few posts will discuss other types of thermosetting polymers including vinyl esters, unsaturated polyesters, and polyurethanes. Vinyl esters are a class of thermosetting polymers that have properties intermediate between unsaturated polyester and epoxy. Vinyl esters are cured in a similar manner to unsaturated polyester in that the vinyl esters are combined with ... [Click to Continue...]
Seasons Greetings and Happy Holidays
Seasons Greetings and Best Wishes for a Prosperous New Year! Thank you to all my regular blog readers. In the coming year we will have some additional posts on polymer coatings, low Df dielectrics, and cover some new polymer developments in advanced packaging of electronics. Have a safe and relaxing holiday season. ... [Click to Continue...]
Organic Coatings Part 5: Adhesion Testing: Methods, Benefits, and Standards
Guest blog post by Jeremy Pasatta, Advanced Polymer Coatings Adhesion testing is a critical process in evaluating the performance of coatings, ensuring that they can withstand both environmental and mechanical stress. Poor adhesion can lead to premature coating failure, reducing the lifespan of a product or structure. To prevent such issues, various methods are used to measure ... [Click to Continue...]
Happy Thanksgiving
To all of my readers have a safe and relaxing Thanksgiving Holiday with friends and family. ... [Click to Continue...]
Organic Coatings Part Four: Adhesion Promoters for Thermoset Coatings
Guest blog post by Jeremy Pasatta, Advanced Polymer Coatings High performance thermoset coatings are used in a variety of applications, from marine to protective and industrial applications. One of the key components for success of these coatings is adhesion to a variety of substrates, which is facilitated using adhesion promoters. These specialized chemicals play a pivotal ... [Click to Continue...]