History is filled with coatings. It’s not clear why prehistoric painters covered their cave walls with animal images, but today we cover surfaces with paint and other coatings for both protection and decorations. As a result, the chemistry of coatings has continuously evolved. Today, numerous basic formulation options consist of oil, alkyd, latex, epoxy and others. Beyond that, there are an unlimited range of color and finish options.
Most recently, a significant new development in coatings has emerged, a technology that incorporates carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as part of the base formulation. In a variety of initial applications, this emerging coating chemistry has shown promise as a potent, yet affordable, weapon in corrosion prevention.