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The NWSCT is planning IN-PERSON meetings for the current
2023-2024 meeting season.
Meetings are typically held the second Tuesday, October-April.

April Meeting

Tuesday, April 9th

This is our Annual Education Symposium and features presentations from students at North Dakota State University's Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials. The meeting will begin with an overview of current NWSCT business, including a vote for nominated executives for the NWSCT for the 2023-2024 season. The meeting is being held on Tuesday, April 9th, 11:30am-1:30pm at Sherwin Williams in Minneapolis, MN (1101 S 3rd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415 MAP) and will include lunch which the cost is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Registration must be made by/before Thursday, April 4th.

There will be three (3) presentations titled, "Multisubstrate adhesion performance of pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesives with plant oil-based monomers" presented by Bohdan Domnich, PhD Student and "Advancements in Anti-Biofouling and Anti-Icing Elastomers: A Study on Elastomer- Additive Compatibility" presented by Maryam Safaripour, PhD Candidate and "Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Design of Coating Materials" presented by Bakhtiyor Rasulev, Associate Professor.

Abstracts:
Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) are widely used in food packaging, electronics, automotive industry, medical devices, and construction. The unique properties of this type of material, such as low glass transition temperature and high tackiness, allow the formation of joints between various substrates with the application of light pressure for a short period of time. In the current research, we partially substituted commercial acrylic monomer used for PSA synthesis (2-ethylhexyl acrylate) with plant oil-based acrylic monomers (POBMs) developed in our research group. POBMs have extremely low water solubility, contain vinyl and allyl functionality, and can undergo free-radical polymerization. The POBMs yield homopolymer with low Tg (-80 to -90 ºC), while the allyl group remains intact and can be used for cross-linking via autoxidation.

Silicone elastomers, when combined with oil, act as self-lubricating coatings that prevent ice and biofouling adhesion. These coatings possess a combination of properties, including hydrophobicity, low surface roughness, coating elasticity, and the presence of a lubricating layer, enhancing their effectiveness in effortlessly repelling such agents. However, investigating the impacts of the compatibility between elastomer and oil on the bulk and surface-specific properties of these coatings and understanding how these impacts influence the coatings' effectiveness against icing and biofouling, presents a complex challenge. To address this complexity, we developed clearly defined and thoroughly characterized silicone-based elastomers incorporating free silicone oils. This effort aimed to better understand the effect of compositional variables on elastomer-oil compatibility and how this factor modifies the coating properties, potentially altering their anti-icing and anti-biofouling capabilities.

The exponential growth and success of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) has resulted in their application in all scientific domains including material science. AI/ML is becoming an important tool in the field of materials, attributed to its power to predict materials properties, design de novo materials and discover new mechanisms beyond intuition. As the structural complexity of novel materials soars, the material design problem to optimize physico-chemical and mechanical behaviors can involve massive design spaces that are intractable for conventional methods. In this talk we will discuss the state-of-the-art AI/ML methods, their potential and application in coating research and design. The focus on four aspects of the AI/ML workflow will be discussed: (1) data collection, (2) encoding of multi-component material, i.e. feature representation, (3) model generation and validation, and (4) virtual libraries design for high-throughput screening to find novel materials. Several case study examples will be discussed, where structure-property ML models developed for coating materials to predict various properties.

Speaker Biographies:
Bohdan Domnich graduated from Lviv Polytechnic National University (Ukraine) in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree and in 2021 with a master’s degree in Chemical Technologies and Engineering. He joined the Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials as a visiting researcher in December 2020 within the USURE 2020 program. In August 2021, Bohdan started his Ph.D. at CPM. His research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of permanent and pressure-sensitive latex adhesives for multi-substrate applications.

Maryam Safaripour received both her M.S. and Ph.D. in Agroecology from Iran. She first joined the Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials (CPM) as a visiting researcher in June 2019 working on assessing the environmental impact of bio-based materials to align with sustainability objectives. During this time, she worked alongside Professor Dean Webster's team on a project that explored the concept of amphiphilic critical concentration for use in anti-icing and anti-biofouling coatings. Maryam started her Ph.D. at CPM in January 2021 under the guidance of Professor Dean Webster. Her current research focuses on the development of elastomers containing additives for anti-biofouling and anti-icing surfaces, with a special emphasis on the compatibility between the elastomer and the additives.

Prof. Bakhtiyor Rasulev leads a Computational Polymer Science Lab at the Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials in North Dakota State University. Before joining NDSU he was working at the Interdisciplinary Center for Nanotoxicity (Jackson, MS), directed by Distinguished Professor Jerzy Leszczynski. He received his PhD from Academy of Sciences, Uzbekistan. Prof. Rasulev’s research covers a range of topics in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) of materials, structure-activity relationship studies to predict biological activity, physico-chemical properties and toxicity of various organic compounds, polymers, coating materials and nanomaterials. For this purpose, he applies AI/ML methods, quantum-chemical and cheminformatics methods.

For questions about the event please contact Jeff Hodges at: ( jeffh@boehlechem.com) or register here

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Scholarship Program

We have launched a Scholarship program that will award individual scholarships to an active member of the NWSCT in good standing OR the son, daughter OR grandchild of an active member of the NWSCT in good standing. Applications are available at monthly meetings and on our website (Scholarship Program page). The deadline to register is May 1st.



Important Dates and Upcoming Events

Tuesday, December 12th:
1) Prediction of Color Stability - Jeralyn Camp, Altana

2) Formulation Guidelines - Mike Praw, Indorama
Location - 3M-Maplewood, MN
January
No meeting
February 13
th:
TopGolf networking event
No speaker/technical presentation
Location - Brooklyn Center, MN
Tuesday, March 12th:
1) Novel formulations via modeling and predictive tools - Partha Majumdar, Dow
2) Emulsion Principals and Hydrophobic Additives - Cody Lindemulder, CHT USA
Location - Sika (previously Master Builders) - Shakopee, MN
Tuesday, April 9th:
Annual Education Symposium

Location - Sherwin Williams-Minneapolis, MN
May
No meeting

Tuesday, June 4th
Golf event
Location - The Wilds Prior Lake, MN
July
No meeting

Tuesday, August 27th:
Golf event
Location - White Eagle Hudson, WI
September
No meeting


December 2023 Meeting

On December 12th 3M hosted our monthly meeting. We were treated to two speakers, Mike Praw from Indorama and Jeralyn Camp from Byk Gardner.

December 2023

 

November 2023

 

November 2023

 

November 2023

 

November 2023


November 2023 Meeting

On Tuesday, November 14th Ceramic Industrial Coatings hosted our monthly meeting in Osseo. We had 30 attendees for this meeting. The technical speaker was Tony Moy of BASF who presented on alternative formulating options to PFAS materials.

November 2023

 

November 2023


March 2023 Meeting

At our March, 2023 meeting Stephanie Yates of Momentive and Francisco Cortes of Evonik presented on emerging Silicone technologies at Master Builders in Shakopee.

February 2023

 

February 2023


February 2023 Meeting

NWSCT enjoyed a sunny day at TopGolf on February 7, 2023. Thanks to all who participated.

February 2023

 

February 2023

 

February 2023


December 2022 Meeting

Kevin Rink of 3M and Tony Moy of BASF presented on specialty additives at the December, 2022 NWSCT monthly meeting, hosted by 3M.

December 2022

 

December 2022

 

December 2022

 

December 2022


November 2022 Meeting

Ms. Amanda Andrews discussed various water-based wax emulsion/dispersion technologies and illustrate how they’re used to meet sustainability initiatives across a variety of these applications.

November 2022

 

November 2022

 

November 2022

 

November 2022


October 2022 Meeting

Dr. Mervin Wood of BASF presented to NWSCT on UV Stabilizers during our October 11th meeting

October 2022

 

October 2022

 

October 2022

 

October 2022


April 2022 Meeting

Presentations from the April, 2022 Meeting

April 2022

 

April 2022

 

April 2022



March 2022 Meeting

Presentations from the March, 2022 Meeting

March 2022

 

March 2022

 

March 2022



October 2021 Meeting

Steve Brunner of WPC presents to our group on Corrosion Resistance during a meeting held at Cortec on October 12, 2021.

October 2021

 

October 2021

 

 

March 2020 Meeting

Laura Kovach of Emerald Kalama presents on novel coalescent technology.

March 2020

 

March 2020

 

 

February 2020 Meeting

Jon Lawniczak of Eckart presents on dispersion techniques for aluminum flake pigments.

February 2020

February 2020

 

 

October 2019 Meeting

Allison Abbey from Borchers presents on “Post-Add Solutions to Enhance Color Strength and Acceptance with Additives”

Allison Abbey from Borchers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allison Abbey from Borchers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

April 2019 Meeting

Dr. Dante Battocchi of North Dakota State University’s Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials presents “Formulation and testing of anticorrosion primers”.

Dr. Dante Battocchi of NDSU

 

 

March 2019 Meeting

Dr. Romesh Kumar of Clariant presents “Creating Appearance” to the NWSCT at our March, 2019 meeting at BASF in Shakopee.

Dr. Romesh Kumar of Clariant

 

Dr. Romesh Kumar of Clariant

 

 

February 2019 Meeting

John Kelly of Venator presents to the NWSCT on Ti02 during our February 12th meeting at Sherwin Williams in Minneapolis. 

Feb. 2019 Joh Kelly of Venator

 

Feb. 2019 Meeting John Kelly of Venator

 

December 2018 Meeting

Stuart Lipskin of BYK USA discussed paint formulating and resolving paint defects at the December 11, 2018 meeting

Stuart Lipskin of BYK USA

Stuart Lipskin of BYK USA

 

 

November 2018 Meeting

Jacob Shevrin of Evonik discusses Silane chemistry during the NWSCT monthly meeting in November at Tennant. 

Jacob Shevrin of Evonik

JJacob Shevrin of Evonik

 

October 2018 Meeting

Dr. Thom Dombrowski of Specialty Minerals presented at our October meeting at Cortec.  He discussed the role that mineral fillers play in the formulation of coatings.

Dr. Thom Dombrowski of Specialty Minerals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APRIL 2017 MEETING

This is was our Annual Education Symposium and featured presentations from students at North Dakota State University's Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials.

Please see the recent
newsletter for further information.


April 11, 2017 Meeting

Students from the NDSU Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials presented at our April meeting, hosted by Valspar.
Students from the NDSU Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials presented at our April meeting, hosted by Valspar.

Students from the NDSU Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials presented at our April meeting, hosted by Valspar.
Students from the NDSU Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials presented at our April meeting, hosted by Valspar.

 

 

March 14, 2017 Meeting

Scott Brown of Lonza discussed trends and issues related to biocides used to protect paints and coatings at our March meeting at BASF in Shakopee.

Scott Brown of Lonza discussed trends and issues related to biocides used to protect paints and coatings at our March meeting at BASF in Shakopee.

Scott Brown of Lonza discussed trends and issues related to biocides used to protect paints and coatings at our March meeting at BASF in Shakopee.

Scott Brown of Lonza discussed trends and issues related to biocides used to protect paints and coatings at our March meeting at BASF in Shakopee.

 

 

January 2017 Winter Outing

This year the NWSCT broke new ground by hosting an event at Summit Brewing in St. Paul on January 10th. This event included a tour of their facility, dinner and of course beer sampling. It also allowed us to gain insight into a very important batch making process. Based on the turnout and enthusiasm for the event it will probably not be the last time that we host an event like this.

Summit Brewing in St. Paul

Summit Brewing in St. Paul

Summit Brewing in St. Paul

 

 

December 2016 Meeting
held at HB Fuller

Dr. Jeff Klang of Sartomer presents to the NWSCT on UV Coating Technology during our December meeting at HB Fuller
Dr. Jeff Klang of Sartomer presents to the NWSCT on UV Coating Technology during our December meeting at HB Fuller.

Dr. Jeff Klang of Sartomer presents to the NWSCT on UV Coating Technology during our December meeting at HB Fuller
Dr. Jeff Klang of Sartomer presents to the NWSCT on UV Coating Technology during our December meeting at HB Fuller.

 

November 2016 Meeting
held at Multi-Clean

Ron Romer of Huber Engineered Materials presents to the NWSCT in November on unique mineral products

Ron Romer of Huber Engineered Materials presents to the NWSCT in November on unique mineral products.

Ron Romer of Huber Engineered Materials presents to the NWSCT in November on unique mineral products
Ron Romer of Huber Engineered Materials presents to the NWSCT in November on unique mineral products.

 

October 2016 Meeting
held at Cortec

Yaw Aidoo of Elementis SpecialtiesYaw Aidoo of Elementis Specialties discusses novel rheology modifiers for use in waterborne coatings.

Yaw Aidoo of Elementis Specialties

Yaw Aidoo of Elementis Specialties discusses novel rheology modifiers for use in waterborne coatings.

 

January 2016 Meeting
held at Tennant

Tony Hennessy of Elementis explains the importance of selection of rheology agents for solventborne coatings
Tony Hennessy of Elementis explains the importance of selection of rheology agents for solventborne coatings.

Tony Hennessy of Elementis explains the importance of selection of rheology agents for solventborne coatings
Tony Hennessy of Elementis explains the importance of selection of rheology agents for solventborne coatings.

Richard Grenville of Philadelphia Mixing explains the importance of proper mixing in paint batch manufacturing.
Richard Grenville of Philadelphia Mixing explains the importance of proper mixing in paint batch manufacturing.

Richard Grenville of Philadelphia Mixing explains the importance of proper mixing in paint batch manufacturing.
Richard Grenville of Philadelphia Mixing explains the importance of proper mixing in paint batch manufacturing.

 

November 2015 Meeting
held at HB Fuller

Stuart Lipskin of Byk USA presented “Pursuit for the Perfect Coatings Finish”.
Stuart Lipskin of Byk USA presented: “Pursuit for the Perfect Coatings Finish”.

Stuart Lipskin of Byk USA presented “Pursuit for the Perfect Coatings Finish”. Stuart Lipskin of Byk USA presented: “Pursuit for the Perfect Coatings Finish”.

 

April 2015 Meeting
Annual Education Symposium

Casey Orgon of NDSU Casey Orgon of NDSU discusses an evaluation done on Polyester based powder topcoats.

Alison Rohly of NDSU

Alison Rohly of NDSU discusses Vanillin based crosslinkers for epoxy coatings.

Annual Education Symposium Abstracts

Electrochemical Investigation of Polyester Powder Topcoats and Application to Magnesium-Rich Primers for Corrosion Protection Systems

Casey Orgon

Abstract

Environmental concerns in the coatings industry have led to strict regulation of the use of conventional solvents used in coatings formulations. Powder coating systems avoid this issue by fluidizing finely ground particles in air for efficient transfer to a substrate. Once cured, these coatings can provide high performance protection and have already proven themselves in many extreme environments. In partnership with Valspar and The United States Air Force, NDSU has begun research on powder coatings for corrosion protection. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy has been used to assess barrier properties of polyester powder topcoats crosslinked by TGIC and Primid chemistries. In addition, the feasibility of applying powder topcoats to Mg-rich primers has been explored with promising results. Combining these coatings can provide a corrosion protection system with high barrier properties of the powder topcoat and cathodic protection by the Mg-rich primer.


 

Vanillin: A Biobased Crosslinker for Epoxy Thermoset Coatings

Alison Rohly

Abstract

With an increasing need for biobased replacements of petrochemical materials, lignin offers significant potential in strength, durability, cost, and functionality. Lignin can be depolymerized to form small molecular weight compounds, the most abundant being vanillin. Although little research has been done, vanillin offers great potential as a crosslinker in coatings systems due to its unique functionality. The current research is therefore focused at incorporating lignin-derived vanillin into epoxy thermoset systems as a biobased crosslinker.


 

March 2015 Meeting

AJ Marsica of BASF

AJ Marsica of BASF presents to NWSCT in March on Kaolin Clay technology.

Andy Thorn of Heucotech
Andy Thorn of Heucotech presents to NWSCT in March on Zinc and Zinc-Free anti-corrosive agents.

 

February 2015 Meeting

Our monthly meeting in February was a tour of the Andersen Window facility in Bayport, MN. Thanks to everyone at Andersen for opening their doors to us and being such a great host.

January 2015 Meeting

Mark Ryan of Shepherd Color discusses Inorganic Pigments

Mark Ryan of Shepherd Color discusses Inorganic Pigments

December 2014 Meeting

Ed Casama of Buhler
Ed Casama of Buhler presents on Grinding and Dispersing during our December meeting.

Amanda Andrews of Wacker
Amanda Andrews of Wacker presents on the use of silicones in paint during our December meeting.

November 2014 Meeting

November Meeting 2014
Hersjel Wehrens of Elementis presents on Dispersant Technology during our November meeting.

November 2014 Meeting
Hersjel Wehrens of Elementis presents on Dispersant Technology during our November meeting.

October 2014 Meeting

Christine Fortener of Arkema
Christine Fortener of Arkema presents on Waterborne Alkyd Technology during our October meeting.

March 2014 Meeting Photos

March 2014 Meeting

March 2014 Meeting



February 2014 Meeting Photos

Audience Members for the NWSCT Monthly Meeting in February, 2014

Audience Members for the NWSCT Monthly Meeting in February, 2014

Dr. Thomas Dombrowski addresses NWSCT on February 11, 2014

Dr. Thomas Dombrowski addresses NWSCT on February 11, 2014

Dr. Thomas Dombrowski addresses NWSCT on February 11, 2014

Dr. Thomas Dombrowski addresses NWSCT on February 11, 2014