Research Projects from Previous Years

Below, in order of completion date, is a list of completed research projects.

Project Title Completion Date
Biomimetic Coatings for Enhanced Protection of Surfaces with an added Environmental Benefit [BICEPS] 31/12/03
Enhancing the In-Can Microbial Resistance of Aqueous Paints [EMRAP] 31/07/03
The Pre-Treatment of Plastic Surfaces for Painting [PREP] 30/06/02
Expanded Verification of Combined Salt Spray and UV Exposure Cabinet [EXMDE] 31/01/02
Non-Destructive Measurment of Coating Adhesion [ADHES] 31/08/01
Accelerated Ageing by Means of Plasma Erosion: A Method for Ultra-Rapid Prediction of Paint Durability [PLAS] 30/06/01
Extension of the Range of Relevant Environments to Validate Test Methods to Predict Microbial Attack of Water-Based Coatings [EXMAWC] 31/05/01
Optimisation of High Performance Waterborne Coatings [OPTIC] 31/12/00
Development of Formulation Guidelines for Microbial Resistant Coatings [DEFOG] 31/12/00
Reducing Paint Manufacturing Costs by Effective Utilisation of Titanium Dioxide Pigment [UTID] 31/10/00
Self-Stratifying Adhesives [SSAD] 31/08/00
A Fundamental Approach to Durability Prediction [DURA] 31/07/00
Test Methods to Predict the Microbial Attack of Water Based Coatings [MAWC] 31/03/00
Development of Cyclical Tests of Polymeric Coatings which Include Exposure to UV Light, Temperature Extremes and Stress [MDE2] 30/09/99
Biomimetic Coatings [BIOM] 30/09/98
The Use of Recycled Plastic as a Paint Raw Material [RECY] 31/03/98
The Effects of Ozone on Materials [OZON] 31/03/98
Titanium Dioxide Utilisation [TIO2] 31/10/97
New Microbial Risks for Modern Waterborne Coatings [M4R1] 31/10/97
Development of a Diagnostic Kit for Cost Effective Maintenance Painting of Exterior Components [DIAG] 31/03/97
Microgels [MGEL] 31/10/96
Evaluation of a Computer Model Designed to Predict Levels of Isocyanate and Solvent Vapour in Automotive Spray Booths [MIST] 31/03/96
High Performance Waterborne Coatings [G1R3] 31/07/95
Surface Degradation of Polymers [E1C2] 30/11/94
UV Curable Coatings for Exterior Exposure [R1R2] 30/04/94
Mechanism of Degradation of Wood Coating Systems [M0R1] 31/12/93
Solvent Emissions During the Application of Interior Building Paints [H1N2] 31/03/93
Self-Stratifying Coatings [G9R1] 31/12/92
Low Solvent Coatings [E0R2] 31/05/92
A Comparative Evaluation of Solvent and Water-borne Interior Building Paints [E0C1] 28/02/91
Cellulase Detection and Control in Emulsion Paints [M8R1] 31/10/90
Mechanism of Drying [E6R1] 31/10/90
Relative Hazards of Gaseous and Particulate Pollutants During Paint Spraying [E9R2] 30/06/89
Assessment of a Novel Manganese Drier (Part II) [TR-1-89] 31/12/87
Ultra Rapid Prediction of Paint Durability [TR-5-87] 30/06/87
Non Lead Driers [TR-2-86] 31/12/85
Assessment of a Novel Manganese Drier (Part 1) [TR-4-85] 31/12/84
Air Pollution Audits in Industrial Paint Finishing [TR-2-85] 30/04/84
Development of Modern Instrumental Methods for Surface Analysis [TR-1-84] 30/06/82
Analytical Study of Particulate Contaminants [TR-1-85] 30/04/81

Further Information

If you have an interest in any of the completed, proposed or running projects please contact Richard Holman (Head of Research).