Powder and High-Solid Coatings

Dear Colleagues,

Organic coatings are the most used and effective method to guarantee corrosion protection properties for metal alloys. In particular, for steel and alluminum alloys, paints could guarantee excellent protection and the physical appearance due to surface finishing and colors. Traditionally, for the application of paints, organic solvents are used in the production of Volatile Organic compounds (VOCs) and have a high impact on the environment and problems regarding safety during application. In the last few decades, several environmental protection regulations have searched for a way to reduce the emission of VOCs, which motivated researchers, professionals, and industry to develop solvent-free coatings technologies. In particular, powder organic coatings, in Europe, and high solid coatings in America, seem to guarantee the best performances with the lowest environmental impacts. These coatings tend to substitute traditional solvent paints in more and more applications. Considering the environmental impacts, these coatings are more suitable for protection of outdoor structures and indoor products, in particular in domestic applications. The development of deposition technologies and the increased quality of organic matters, different surface textures and a quasi-infinite color palette allow the use of this kind of paint in applications, not only for corrosion protection aspects, but also the aesthetic aspects.

In this regard, this Special Issue intends to publish original research and review papers, from investigators, academia and industry, considering all aspects and applications of powder and high solid organic coatings. Studies in the field of applications process, corrosion protection, aesthetical properties, weathering changes of properties, service life studies, comparison between accelerated laboratory test and natural weathering, examples of substitution of traditional solvent paints are encouraged. New polymeric matter, new textures and bioinspired surface effects are also welcome.

Prof. Dr. Stefano Rossi
Guest Editor

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