Innovative methodology in quality assessment of coatings (MANIAC)

Objective

A robust methodology for determination of quality and long-term performance coatings will be developed, by using new accelerated weathering techniques and by looking at the role of some important additives. The developed methodology will lead to shorter time-to-market for new environmentally friendly coatings, reducing health and safety risks connected with the use of solvents and other chemicals commonly used today. It will ensure high durability and good performance and speed up development of new coatings and additives. The innovative aspect lies in the application of knowledge of degradation processes, and the use of advanced analytical techniques to simultaneously deal with the problems of the complex nature of coating systems and the complexity of weathering conditions, and their effects on changes in terms of chemical and physical properties.

Programme(s)

• FP5-GROWTH - Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002"

Topic(s)

• 1.1.3.-6. - RTD Activities of a Generic Nature : Measurements and Testing

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

SP SWEDISH NATIONAL TESTING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Address

Brinellgatan 4
501 15 Boraas
Sweden

Participants (7)

ATLAS MATERIAL TESTING TECHNOLOGY B.V.

Netherlands

Address

Aalsvort 69
7241 MA Lochen

BYK-CHEMIE GMBH

Germany

Address

Abelstrasse 45
46482 Wesel

CLARIANT HUNINGUE

France

Address

68331 Huningue

DAIMLERCHRYSLER AG

Germany

Address

71059 Sindelfingen

FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FOERDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V.

Germany

Address

Nobelstrasse 12
70569 Stuttgart

PPG INDUSTRIES LACKE GMBH

Germany

Address

Talstrasse 14
74379 Ingersheim

UNIVERSITY OF ASTON

United Kingdom

Address

Aston Triangle
B4 7ET Birmingham