It is intended that this category caters to those who are
involved in the development of coatings, so the focus would
be more on the technical aspects. This should cover topics
ranging from raw materials, application methods and perhaps
even societies which are directly involved in this field.
Searchable database of protective coating manufacturers, products, services, organizations, and links. Also includes several calculators, forum, and a list of related publications. http://www.corrosion.com/
Provide alternative resources research including silicon chemistry and the effects of the silicon atom on polymer/coating properties, specialty coating formulations, and no volatile organic content pigment dispersants for waterborne coatings. http://www.psrc.usm.edu/TRG/
Develops novel and commercially viable technologies for the use of high intensity gas plasmas, mainly for the sputtering of thin films and for surface engineering. http://www.plasmaquest.co.uk/
Provides consultants for most aspects of surface engineering and treatments. The consultancy has extensive analytical back-up to support and undertakes research and development programmes in surface engineering. http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~cbocking
Web resource for 100% solids polyurethane coatings technology. It includes articles, informations, a FAQ and some case histories. Published by Dr. William Shiwei Guan. http://www.geocities.com/pucoating/forum.htm
Industry targeted educational series offered by The University of Southern Mississippi's School of Polymers and High Performance Materials. http://www.coatingscience.com/
Synopsis of physical vapour deposition, a plasma based coating process. The site outlines the theory, technology and applications. http://uk.geocities.com/pvd_coatings/
Discussion forum about thin films and coatings technology based in vacuum surface treatments (plasma treatment, PVD and CVD coating technology). http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PVD_coatings/