Coatings

Wind turbines are the largest renewable energy source used globally. Thus the effective maintenance of the wind turbines is essential. The average wind turbine is expected to operate continuously for around 15 years but over that time the energy generated by the turbine can be severely impacted by wear and tear from the elements. Click To Get Sample PDF Wind Power Coating The application of coatings on wind turbine blades would let them run longer with zero maintenance in harsh environmental conditions at less operating costs. Recently, smart coatings have been introduced in the market. These smart coatings have been used to detect the degree of destruction to the blades, improve power generation and resolve blade damage. However, smart coating materials are not fully commercialized because they are still under development. The wind power coatings market is driven by the rise in the adoption of wind and photovoltaic (PV) systems and high focus on decreasing the maintenance costs an...

Epoxy coatings are epoxy resin-based coatings that are made of an epoxy resin and a polyamine hardener component. They are created by combining epoxide resin and a polyamine hardener and allowed to cure. The resulting cured epoxy coating is a rigid, durable plastic coating with a number of superior mechanical properties. Epoxy coatings possess remarkable chemical and mechanical properties such as chemical resistance, strong bond strength, low porosity, durability, wear, and abrasion resistance, and impact resistance. Click To Get Sample PDF Epoxy Coatings The increasing demand for epoxy coatings to coat concrete floors is likely to drive the demand for epoxy coatings. Epoxy coatings are prevalently used to protect the underlying concrete surfaces and increase their durability. Anti-slip epoxy floor coatings are in high demand to protect concrete floors and prevent mishaps happening from slipping and skidding in workshops and manufacturing plants. Epoxy floor coatings are also used t...