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ArticleMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Assessing the Impact of Sepiolite-Based Bio-Pigment Infused with Indigo Extract on Appearance and Durability of Water-Based White Primer.

Massimo Calovi, Stefano Rossi

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Article in Materials (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Massimo CaloviDepartment of Industrial Engineering, University of Trento, Via Sommarive 9, 38123 Trento, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6179-4842
Stefano RossiDepartment of Industrial Engineering, University of Trento, Via Sommarive 9, 38123 Trento, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7214-4634
University of Trento · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The objective of this study is to evaluate how two varying amounts of sepiolite-based powder, infused with indigo extract, affect the appearance and durability of a water-based, white primer. To examine the influence of this eco-friendly pigment on the coatings' overall appearance, assessments were performed for color, gloss, and surface roughness. Additionally, the coatings were investigated through optical and electron microscopic observations, to evaluate the distribution of the pigment within the polymer matrix. The effect of the pigment on the coating's durability was assessed through accelerated tests, including exposure in a salt spray chamber and a UV-B chamber. These tests aimed to evaluate the emergence of defects and changes in the appearance of the samples over time. Furthermore, the impact of different quantities of sepiolite-based powder on the coating's ability to act as a barrier was assessed using liquid resistance tests and contact angle measurements. These evaluations aimed to understand how the coating responded to various liquids and its surface properties concerning repellency or absorption. In essence, this study underscores the considerable influence of the eco-friendly pigment, demonstrating its capacity to introduce unique color and texture variations in the paint. Moreover, the inclusion of the pigment has enhanced the coating's color stability, its ability to act as a barrier, and its overall durability when exposed to harsh environments.

Indexed as

bio-based pigmentgreen coatingindigo extractsepiolite powderwaterborne paint

Identifiers

PMID38399192
PMCPMC10889954
OpenAlexW4392004338

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