Special Issue "Innovative Coatings for Automotive Industry"
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2017) | Viewed by 88565
Special Issue Editor
Interests: spray painitng; heat transfer & combustion; manufacturing processes & systems
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Automotive coatings have two important purposes—to protect the underlying metal or synthetic body panels from the harsh environment to which they are exposed, and to improve the appearance quality. The coating achieves these objects with only approximately 0.1 mm of coating film thickness. Factors, such as the chemistry and material composition of the paint, influence the quality of the coating. The appearance (color, gloss, and texture) of a coated surface greatly affects a customer’s perception of product quality. Appearance is very important in judging the quality of a car, and color is one of the most important considerations in determining appearance. Coating composition, together with the application procedures, paint film formation processes, and coated surface characteristics determine the appearance of a coating film. Automotive coating processes represent the cutting edge of application technology and paint formulation. However, the process remains very expensive, energy and time intensive, and highly wasteful (in terms of material). There are also associated environmental impacts to consider. New and emerging technologies must introduce sustainable multi-functional products, while improving the above shortcomings. Such innovations must streamline the coating process and reduce manufacturing costs.
Dr. Nelson K. Akafuah
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- multifunctional coatings
- self-cleaning/healing coatings
- energy generating coatings
- paintshop dust/dirt control methods
- low energy usage ovens
- automated surface finish inspection methods
- low cost cleaning methods and/or materials for paint booths, conveyors, and fixtures
- new paint atomization technology