Pigments, Extenders, and Particles in Surface Coatings and Plastics (eBook)

This book discusses the diverse array of particles that are found in coatings from both a physical and a performance standpoint.  It also describes the fundamentals of particle behavior and shows how these affect the performance and properties of their end-use applications. It consists of nineteen chapters, demonstrating the wide range of types of particles found in coatings as well as the diversity of the important attributes they hold. The authors also present a forward looking view of current issues and trends in the coatings industry.  In addition, a chapter on the use of particles in paper laminate, a closely aligned field, is included.  This book is of interest to formulators of any type of coatings as well as researchers in aligned fields that use high volumes of small particles, such as the plastics and paper industries.

Dr. Michael Diebold is an Inorganic Chemist with degrees from the University of Illinois and Texas A&M.  He has been involved in the pigmentary TiO2 business for over 32 years, exclusively focused on pigments for coatings.  His current responsibilities included product and process development, and the study of fundamental properties of TiO2.  He has 10 patents, over 20 publications in the coatings field, including a book on using TiO2 in paints, and has given more than 50 presentations in conferences and short courses worldwide.  His numerous recognitions include the 1995 JOCCA Stern Award, a Roon Award, a Gordon award and the 2020 ACA Mattiello lectureship.