Moisture content of the coating determines the water permeability as measured by 1D magnetic resonance imaging

In addition to the desired aesthetical properties, a coating is applied to protect against weathering. A coating prevents moisture accumulation in wood by reducing the water uptake into the wood by its barrier function. The studies in the coating permeability has gained interest with the shift towards waterborne coatings, which make coatings...

Understanding the influence of wood as a substrate on the permeability of coatings by NMR imaging and wet-cup

An important reason to apply coatings on wood is to protect wood against moisture. As a result of regulations and ecological concerns, there has been a shift towards waterborne coatings, which make coatings intrinsically more sensitive to water. As a consequence of the higher sensitivity to water, the durability of both wood and coatings can be...

The influence of calcium and zirconium based secondary driers on drying solvent borne alkyd coatings

Cobalt based driers are the most commonly used primary catalysts in alkyd coatings as they promote fast drying and lead to hard coatings. However, several studies have suggested potential reclassification of cobalt-based alkyd driers. Therefore, cobalt based driers are being replaced by alternatives, e.g. based on iron or manganese. In practice...

Bound and free water distribution in wood during water uptake and drying as measured by 1D magnetic resonance imaging

Knowledge on moisture transport in wood is important for understanding its utilization, durability and product quality. Moisture transport processes in wood can be studied by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) imaging. By combining NMR imaging with relaxometry, the state of water within wood can be identified, i.e. water bound to the cell wall,...

In-depth study of drying solvent-borne alkyd coatings in presence of Mn- and Fe- based catalysts as cobalt alternatives

As a result of potential reclassification of cobalt-based alkyd driers, many studies have been conducted to find suitable alternatives as primary driers in alkyd paints. Some commercial replacements are currently available. A systematic investigation on the oxidative drying of solventborne alkyd coatings with commercial cobalt-free driers has...