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This webinar shows the thermal insulation performance of paints and coatings enhanced with lightweight fillers, focusing on their ability to reduce heat build-up. The case study demonstrates that the incorporation of lightweight fillers, such as hollow glass microspheres lead to a significant decrease in the thermal conductivity of the coating layer and an increase in the Solar Reflective Index (SRI). These improvements collectively affect the heat accumulation on coated surfaces. The webinar presents various formulations, comparing different types of lightweight fillers to assess their impact on the thermal and mechanical properties of the coatings. Key parameters such as formulation density, elongation, opacity, permeability, and wet-scrub resistance were analyzed. The introduction of lightweight fillers reduces the density of the formulations, which enhances the volume yield. The elongation property is increased, which is of particular interest for applications such as cool roof coatings.
The presentations highlight the dual benefits of enhanced SRI and reduced thermal conductivity, both of which influence the heat build-up in coated surfaces. These advantages translate into potential cooling energy savings, which can play a role in reducing CO2 emissions associated with building operations. The adoption of lightweight filler-containing thermal insulating paints and coatings could thus be a strategy in mitigating the environmental impact of buildings, particularly in regions with high ambient temperatures.
Target audience:
- Technical Consulting
- Independent Expert
- Health, Safety & Environment/Quality Professionals
- Open Innovation / External Technology Professionals
- Production / Manufacturing Professionals
- Purchasing
- R&D (Analytical Laboratory / Testing; Research / Design&Engineering / Product Development & Formulation / Technical Service)
- Sales & Business Development
