Figure 1. Landscape of popular fluoropolymers. PVDF is a homopolymer produced from the joining of identical monomer units. PVDF is closely related to PCTFE and PTFE. PVDF has some unique ...

Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) coatings are featured in acclaimed projects across the globe. Many Valspar customers wonder if all 70% PVDF coatings offer equal resistance to weathering and substrate ...

Chemical reaction and rebar corrosion from moisture and water laden with acidic gases, weakened the reinforced concrete like a cancer. The interior corrosion and chemical reactions are sometimes not ...

Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) coatings are one of the most commonly used commercial and industrial coatings on the market. PVDF is a fluoropolymer resin that is highly inert and stable, providing ...

The paint used to coat metal roofing and siding panels has three basic components: pigment, which creates the color; solvent, which helps to dissolve the pigment; and binder or resin, which acts like ...

There is more time required for drying and curing of waterborne coatings than that of the solventborne coatings. In addition, waterborne coatings have excellent flow properties that change with ...

A recent study published in Advanced Materials Interfaces explored how modifying the surface of a metal–organic nanotube (UMONT) affects its ability to absorb water. Researchers investigated whether ...