Expertise

Here a list of topics I have worked on in the past years:

  • Coating and paint formulation

  • EB and UV curing

  • Free and controlled radical polymerization (RAFT and ATRP)

  • Emulsion polymerization

  • Organic functionalizations and end-group customization

  • Coating aging and weathering

  • Anti-corrosion coatings

  • Functional coatings

  • 2k coatings

  • Controlled release fertilizers

  • Technical trainings

  • Patents and literature studies

  • Coating characterization

  • (recycled) Carbon Black

When a topic is not listed just contact me to discuss the options.

Techniques

Coating testing

  • Scratch resistance
  • Adhesion
  • Steel wool resistance
  • Impact testing
  • Color/ gloss measurement
  • Stability testing
  • Grind fineness
  • Coating thickness
  • Longevity
  • Biodegradation
  • Viscosity
  • Water vapor permeability (WVT)

Characterization techniques

  • NMR
  • UV-VIS
  • IR
  • GC-MS
  • MALDI-ToF-MS
  • HPLC
  • GC
  • Particle size determination  
  • TGA
  • Surface area of pigments (BET/ STSA)