This study aimed to investigate the release properties of slow release ure- a coated by industrial lignin and the influences of temperature, pH and post-ripening period on the release of nutrients in coated urea. Acco...This study aimed to investigate the release properties of slow release ure- a coated by industrial lignin and the influences of temperature, pH and post-ripening period on the release of nutrients in coated urea. According to the experimental results, the release of nutrients in coated fertilizers showed an S-shaped curve; on the 28th d, the nutrient release rate reached 73.77%; the differential solubility was 1.83%, and the theoretical release period was 50.25 d. The release of nutrients was significantly influenced by temperature. As the incubation temperature rose from 25 to 40 ℃, preliminary solubility increased from 8.03% to 16.24%; differential solubility increased from 1.83% to 1.88%; theoretical release period was reduced from 51.25 d to 45.55 d. The release of nutrients was promoted by H+ and OH-. After they were placed at room temperature within 30 d, coated fertilizers exhibited the optimal release properties.展开更多
A new coating on lining in industrial furnace for energy saving has been developed. Properties and microstructure of the coatings were revealed by emissivity instrument,X-ray diffraction (XRD),transmission electron ...A new coating on lining in industrial furnace for energy saving has been developed. Properties and microstructure of the coatings were revealed by emissivity instrument,X-ray diffraction (XRD),transmission electron microscope (TEM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM),respectively. The result indicates that the emissivity of coatings is higher than 0.90 and the thickness of coatings is about 200 μm. ZrO2,Cr2O3 and SiC in the coating benefit practical applications of coatings at high temperature with durable high emissivity and the continuous structure between the coatings and the substrate makes the coatings high cohesion and excellent adhesion for both specimens with and without sintering at high temperature. Result from laboratory experiment shows that the heating speed of specimen with coating is higher than that of controlled specimen and the temperature increases 30°C during the heating. The average temperature drop of specimen with coatings has a 13.5% improvement in the cooling speed. The application of coatings on the checker brick in a blast furnace of 1750m^3 indicates that the coating causes the blast temperature to an average increase of 28°C,reduces the fluctuation of blast temperature before the blowing-in and leads to a fuel saving of 10% approximately.展开更多
Air plasma spraying (APS) was used to produce high emissivity coatings with a NiCr204 spinel structure. The relationship between the emissivity and the crystal structure was investigated. X-ray diffraction (XRD) a...Air plasma spraying (APS) was used to produce high emissivity coatings with a NiCr204 spinel structure. The relationship between the emissivity and the crystal structure was investigated. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses show that NiCr204 spinel has been fabri- cated with the space group Fd3m. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) photographs show that the coating consists of a laminated structure with homogeneous grains and high porosity because of the unique feature of plasma spraying. The emissivity measurement and Fourier transformation infrared radiation (FT-IR) spectra show that NiCr204 has a high emissivity of about 0.91 because of its special spinel structure APS is a suitable method to produce high emissivity coatings.展开更多
The structure, properties and application to water-soluble coatings of a new complex antimicrobial agent Ag-carboxylmethyl citosan-thiabendazole (Ag-CMCTS-TBZ) prepared from different materiel ratios were reported. ...The structure, properties and application to water-soluble coatings of a new complex antimicrobial agent Ag-carboxylmethyl citosan-thiabendazole (Ag-CMCTS-TBZ) prepared from different materiel ratios were reported. The silver ions were preferably coordinated with the free-NH2 groups and the -OH groups of secondary alcohol and carboxyl in CMCTS. TBZ preferably bonded to carboxyl group in CMCTS by electrostatic force and hydrogen bonding. Increase in silver ions content in the complex agent improved to some limited extent the antibacterial activity, but enhanced coloring and cost of the complex agent. Increase in TBZ content resulted in increase of antifungal activity, but decrease of water solubility of the complex agent. The antimicrobial MICs of the complex agent to Esherichia coil, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans, Aspergillus niger, Mucor sp. were 20 -80, 15 -60, 20 - 55, 40 - 250, and 400 - 1700 mg/kg, respectively. Addition of 0.1% of this complex agent to acrylic emulsion paint made the paint without substantial change in color, luster, viscosity, odor or pH value, but with an excellent and chronically persisting broad-spectra antimicrobial activity.展开更多
An optimal test method for paint is proposed; additionally, the Field and Laboratory Emission Cell (FLEC) method used in Europe is applied as a substitute for the 20 L small chamber method. The emission factors of t...An optimal test method for paint is proposed; additionally, the Field and Laboratory Emission Cell (FLEC) method used in Europe is applied as a substitute for the 20 L small chamber method. The emission factors of total volatile organic compounds (TVOC) and formaldehyde from oil-based paint, emulsion paint, and water-dispersion paint with a coating weight of 300 g/m2, cured for 24/48 hours, were measured using the 20 L small chamber method. The emission rate of TVOC and formaldehyde from all paints began to stabilize after approximately 7 days after 24/48 hours of curing even though Korean standards stipulate that paint should be measured and analyzed after the third day of application. The emission factor of TVOC and formaldehyde from oil-based, emulsion, and water-dispersion paints were also measured using the FLEC method. There was good correlation between the 20 L small chamber method and the FLEC method for oil-based, emulsion, and water-dispersion paint emissions. With the FLEC method, using paints prepared under identical conditions, the emission rate was stable 24 hours after installation of samples because the air flow rate of FLEC is much higher than that of a 20 L small chamber, and the relative cell volume of FLEC is much smaller than that of a 20 L small chamber.展开更多
Porous carbon/carbon preforms were infiltrated with melted silicon to form C/C-SiC composites. Three-layer Si-Mo coating prepared by slurry painting and SiC/Si-Mo multilayer coating prepared by chemical vapor depositi...Porous carbon/carbon preforms were infiltrated with melted silicon to form C/C-SiC composites. Three-layer Si-Mo coating prepared by slurry painting and SiC/Si-Mo multilayer coating prepared by chemical vapor deposition(CVD) alternated with slurry painting were applied on C/C-SiC composites, respectively. The oxidation of three samples at 1 500 ℃ was compared. The results show that the C/C-SiC substrate is distorted quickly. Three-layer Si-Mo coating is out of service soon due to the formation of many bubbles on surface. The mass loss of coated sample is 0.76% after 1 h oxidation. The sample with SiC/Si-Mo multilayer coating gains mass even after 105 h oxidation. SiC/Si-Mo multilayer coating can provide longtime protection for C/C-SiC composites and has excellent thermal shock resistance. This is attributed to the combination of dense SiC layer and porous Si-Mo layer. Dense SiC layer plays the dual role of physical and chemical barrier, and resists the oxidation of porous Si-Mo layer. Porous Si-Mo layer improves the thermal shock resistance of the coating.展开更多
This paper puts forward the two methods of weightlessness and alkoxyl group content determination to calculate the amount of cross-linking agent after elaborating the curing essence of silicone paint under the action ...This paper puts forward the two methods of weightlessness and alkoxyl group content determination to calculate the amount of cross-linking agent after elaborating the curing essence of silicone paint under the action of catalysis , and provides the theoretical basis of fixing the amoount of cross-linking agent accurately and quantitatively. At the same time, the structure of coating film is studied by the use of photoelectronic spectromenter and some other modern technology, and verified in theory. At last, this paper analyses the layer structure and the relationship between it and the coating properties.展开更多
This paper presents an overview of resins used in coatings,categorizing them into commonly used cross-linking agents such as methyl etherified melamine formaldehyde resin,and matrix resins including acrylic resin,poly...This paper presents an overview of resins used in coatings,categorizing them into commonly used cross-linking agents such as methyl etherified melamine formaldehyde resin,and matrix resins including acrylic resin,polyurethane,epoxy resin,and alkyd resin.It further examines the demand and market size trends of these matrix resins in China over the recent seven years(2016-2022).The analysis reveals that in terms of both demand and market size,polyurethane resin ranks highest,followed by alkyd resin,acrylic resin,and epoxy resin.Additionally,the paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the development status,advantages,and macro-environment of the waterborne coatings industry.The competitive landscape within the industry is also discussed.The application of water-based coatings has shown significant potential to reduce the emission of pollutants such as volatile organic compounds(VOCs).Moreover,water-based coatings exhibit excellent performance characteristics.Market data from 2011 to the present indicates a consistent growth trend in the market size of waterborne coatings.However,intense competition among coating enterprises has led to a high level of product homogenization.In response to increasingly stringent national environmental protection policies,companies are accelerating the development and adoption of water-based coatings and other environmentally friendly products.This strategic shift towards waterborne coatings is expected to drive significant advancements and growth in the industry.展开更多
A new surface protection process was developed to magnesium alloy against corrosion in aggressive environments.Firstly,a phosphate coating was formed on rinsed magnesium alloy.Then,powder painting was carried out on t...A new surface protection process was developed to magnesium alloy against corrosion in aggressive environments.Firstly,a phosphate coating was formed on rinsed magnesium alloy.Then,powder painting was carried out on the phosphated magnesium alloy.Surface morphologies and phase compositions of the phosphate coating were investigated by X-ray diffraction(XRD) and scanning electron microscope(SEM) .The results show that the phosphate coatings formed in bath containing earth additives at room temperature have dense and fine microstructure.The phosphate coating provides excellent paint adhesion to the magnesium alloy. Salt spray tests indicate that the corrosion resistance of the phosphate coating plus paint could meet the demand of magnesium alloy automobile components in aggressive environments.展开更多
Introduction The amount of the total dissolved salts(TDS)in most of the salt brines on northern Tibet is relatively lower.So the effective brine concentration technique is needed for lithium,boron and potassium extrac...Introduction The amount of the total dissolved salts(TDS)in most of the salt brines on northern Tibet is relatively lower.So the effective brine concentration technique is needed for lithium,boron and potassium extraction from these brine展开更多
This paper describes coating protection of production facilities of offshore oil fields based on the practice of development of Bohai Offshore Oil Field, with focus laid on the selection of coating systems, surface pr...This paper describes coating protection of production facilities of offshore oil fields based on the practice of development of Bohai Offshore Oil Field, with focus laid on the selection of coating systems, surface preparation, coating application, as well as coating inspection for four types of major production facilities.展开更多
The experimental investigation of unsteady complex flow fields in wind tunnels requires advanced measurement techniques. The most important of such image based measurement techniques are those for the measurement of p...The experimental investigation of unsteady complex flow fields in wind tunnels requires advanced measurement techniques. The most important of such image based measurement techniques are those for the measurement of planar flow velocity fields, planar pressure distribution, model location and deformation, model temperature and quantitative high speed flow visualization. The applications as carried out by DLR range from low speed flows to transonic flows, from high lift configurations to propellers and rotors, from wake vortex investigations in catapult facilities and water towing tanks to investigations of vortex break down phenomena on delta wings. The capability to use image based measurement techniques in transonic flows requires dedicated technical developments and experienced scientists due to the special environment of a transonic wind tunnel. In this paper an overview of the state-of-the art of the application of image based measurement techniques in transonic flows as performed by DLR's Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology will be given.展开更多
The production of environmental friendly emulsion paint is of great significance. Vacuum steam stripping of methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) and methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) from cathodic electrophoretic emulsion was st...The production of environmental friendly emulsion paint is of great significance. Vacuum steam stripping of methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) and methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) from cathodic electrophoretic emulsion was studied. The effects of mass ratio of vapor to feed (V/F), vacuum degree and feed temperature on removal rate of MIBK and MEK, emulsion size and solid volume fraction of the emulsion were investigated, and the removal of MIBK and MEK from cathodic electrophoretic emulsion by vacuum desorption was also studied. The results show that removal rates of both MIBK and MEK increase with the increase of V/F, vacuum degree and feed temperature. Removal rates of MIBK and MEK are 98.3% and 93.6%, respectively, at the operating condition V/F of 0.7, feed temperature of 27℃ and vacuum degree of 90 kPa. The emulsion size of cathodic electrophoretic emulsion increases slightly with feed temperature when temperature is below 42 ℃, and increases rapidly with feed temperature when temperature is above 42℃. Solid volume fraction increases by 10% as vacuum degree increases from 0 to 90 kPa at V/F of 0.7 and feed temperature of 27 ℃. Compared with vacuum desorption, vacuum steam stripping can get a higher removal rate of MIBK and MEK under the same feed flow, vacuum degree and feed temperature.展开更多
Pre-painted steel is one of the most important structural material of the 20th century well known for its excellent corrosion resistance and wide ranging applications.A typical pre-painted steel usually consists of a ...Pre-painted steel is one of the most important structural material of the 20th century well known for its excellent corrosion resistance and wide ranging applications.A typical pre-painted steel usually consists of a layer of metal coating system,preferably zinc or zinc alloy coating and a combination of layers of inorganic - organic coatings usually referred to as paint system.The corrosion resistance of the metal coating as well as the paint system may vary considerably based on their composition and the environment.For optimal corrosion performance of pre-painted steel,a judicious selection of both metal and inorganic-organic coating systems are essential.This paper reviews different types of possible corrosion issues in pre-painted steels and methods to optimise their performance.展开更多
基金Supported by Fund for Transformation of Scientific and Technological Achievements(2011GB24910009)Key Project of National Science&Technology Pillar Program(2011BAC11B01)Science and Technology Cooperation Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Hubei Province(YD20111215)~~
文摘This study aimed to investigate the release properties of slow release ure- a coated by industrial lignin and the influences of temperature, pH and post-ripening period on the release of nutrients in coated urea. According to the experimental results, the release of nutrients in coated fertilizers showed an S-shaped curve; on the 28th d, the nutrient release rate reached 73.77%; the differential solubility was 1.83%, and the theoretical release period was 50.25 d. The release of nutrients was significantly influenced by temperature. As the incubation temperature rose from 25 to 40 ℃, preliminary solubility increased from 8.03% to 16.24%; differential solubility increased from 1.83% to 1.88%; theoretical release period was reduced from 51.25 d to 45.55 d. The release of nutrients was promoted by H+ and OH-. After they were placed at room temperature within 30 d, coated fertilizers exhibited the optimal release properties.
基金the Innovation Fund for Technology Based Firms (No06C26213701371)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province in China (NoY2006F26)
文摘A new coating on lining in industrial furnace for energy saving has been developed. Properties and microstructure of the coatings were revealed by emissivity instrument,X-ray diffraction (XRD),transmission electron microscope (TEM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM),respectively. The result indicates that the emissivity of coatings is higher than 0.90 and the thickness of coatings is about 200 μm. ZrO2,Cr2O3 and SiC in the coating benefit practical applications of coatings at high temperature with durable high emissivity and the continuous structure between the coatings and the substrate makes the coatings high cohesion and excellent adhesion for both specimens with and without sintering at high temperature. Result from laboratory experiment shows that the heating speed of specimen with coating is higher than that of controlled specimen and the temperature increases 30°C during the heating. The average temperature drop of specimen with coatings has a 13.5% improvement in the cooling speed. The application of coatings on the checker brick in a blast furnace of 1750m^3 indicates that the coating causes the blast temperature to an average increase of 28°C,reduces the fluctuation of blast temperature before the blowing-in and leads to a fuel saving of 10% approximately.
文摘Air plasma spraying (APS) was used to produce high emissivity coatings with a NiCr204 spinel structure. The relationship between the emissivity and the crystal structure was investigated. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses show that NiCr204 spinel has been fabri- cated with the space group Fd3m. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) photographs show that the coating consists of a laminated structure with homogeneous grains and high porosity because of the unique feature of plasma spraying. The emissivity measurement and Fourier transformation infrared radiation (FT-IR) spectra show that NiCr204 has a high emissivity of about 0.91 because of its special spinel structure APS is a suitable method to produce high emissivity coatings.
文摘The structure, properties and application to water-soluble coatings of a new complex antimicrobial agent Ag-carboxylmethyl citosan-thiabendazole (Ag-CMCTS-TBZ) prepared from different materiel ratios were reported. The silver ions were preferably coordinated with the free-NH2 groups and the -OH groups of secondary alcohol and carboxyl in CMCTS. TBZ preferably bonded to carboxyl group in CMCTS by electrostatic force and hydrogen bonding. Increase in silver ions content in the complex agent improved to some limited extent the antibacterial activity, but enhanced coloring and cost of the complex agent. Increase in TBZ content resulted in increase of antifungal activity, but decrease of water solubility of the complex agent. The antimicrobial MICs of the complex agent to Esherichia coil, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans, Aspergillus niger, Mucor sp. were 20 -80, 15 -60, 20 - 55, 40 - 250, and 400 - 1700 mg/kg, respectively. Addition of 0.1% of this complex agent to acrylic emulsion paint made the paint without substantial change in color, luster, viscosity, odor or pH value, but with an excellent and chronically persisting broad-spectra antimicrobial activity.
基金Supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) by the Korea Government (MEST) (No. 2011-0001031)
文摘An optimal test method for paint is proposed; additionally, the Field and Laboratory Emission Cell (FLEC) method used in Europe is applied as a substitute for the 20 L small chamber method. The emission factors of total volatile organic compounds (TVOC) and formaldehyde from oil-based paint, emulsion paint, and water-dispersion paint with a coating weight of 300 g/m2, cured for 24/48 hours, were measured using the 20 L small chamber method. The emission rate of TVOC and formaldehyde from all paints began to stabilize after approximately 7 days after 24/48 hours of curing even though Korean standards stipulate that paint should be measured and analyzed after the third day of application. The emission factor of TVOC and formaldehyde from oil-based, emulsion, and water-dispersion paints were also measured using the FLEC method. There was good correlation between the 20 L small chamber method and the FLEC method for oil-based, emulsion, and water-dispersion paint emissions. With the FLEC method, using paints prepared under identical conditions, the emission rate was stable 24 hours after installation of samples because the air flow rate of FLEC is much higher than that of a 20 L small chamber, and the relative cell volume of FLEC is much smaller than that of a 20 L small chamber.
基金Project(2006CB600908) supported by the National Basic Research Program of China
文摘Porous carbon/carbon preforms were infiltrated with melted silicon to form C/C-SiC composites. Three-layer Si-Mo coating prepared by slurry painting and SiC/Si-Mo multilayer coating prepared by chemical vapor deposition(CVD) alternated with slurry painting were applied on C/C-SiC composites, respectively. The oxidation of three samples at 1 500 ℃ was compared. The results show that the C/C-SiC substrate is distorted quickly. Three-layer Si-Mo coating is out of service soon due to the formation of many bubbles on surface. The mass loss of coated sample is 0.76% after 1 h oxidation. The sample with SiC/Si-Mo multilayer coating gains mass even after 105 h oxidation. SiC/Si-Mo multilayer coating can provide longtime protection for C/C-SiC composites and has excellent thermal shock resistance. This is attributed to the combination of dense SiC layer and porous Si-Mo layer. Dense SiC layer plays the dual role of physical and chemical barrier, and resists the oxidation of porous Si-Mo layer. Porous Si-Mo layer improves the thermal shock resistance of the coating.
文摘This paper puts forward the two methods of weightlessness and alkoxyl group content determination to calculate the amount of cross-linking agent after elaborating the curing essence of silicone paint under the action of catalysis , and provides the theoretical basis of fixing the amoount of cross-linking agent accurately and quantitatively. At the same time, the structure of coating film is studied by the use of photoelectronic spectromenter and some other modern technology, and verified in theory. At last, this paper analyses the layer structure and the relationship between it and the coating properties.
文摘This paper presents an overview of resins used in coatings,categorizing them into commonly used cross-linking agents such as methyl etherified melamine formaldehyde resin,and matrix resins including acrylic resin,polyurethane,epoxy resin,and alkyd resin.It further examines the demand and market size trends of these matrix resins in China over the recent seven years(2016-2022).The analysis reveals that in terms of both demand and market size,polyurethane resin ranks highest,followed by alkyd resin,acrylic resin,and epoxy resin.Additionally,the paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the development status,advantages,and macro-environment of the waterborne coatings industry.The competitive landscape within the industry is also discussed.The application of water-based coatings has shown significant potential to reduce the emission of pollutants such as volatile organic compounds(VOCs).Moreover,water-based coatings exhibit excellent performance characteristics.Market data from 2011 to the present indicates a consistent growth trend in the market size of waterborne coatings.However,intense competition among coating enterprises has led to a high level of product homogenization.In response to increasingly stringent national environmental protection policies,companies are accelerating the development and adoption of water-based coatings and other environmentally friendly products.This strategic shift towards waterborne coatings is expected to drive significant advancements and growth in the industry.
基金Projects(Y20090108,G20080115)supported by Education Department of Zhejiang and Technology Department of Wenzhou,China
文摘A new surface protection process was developed to magnesium alloy against corrosion in aggressive environments.Firstly,a phosphate coating was formed on rinsed magnesium alloy.Then,powder painting was carried out on the phosphated magnesium alloy.Surface morphologies and phase compositions of the phosphate coating were investigated by X-ray diffraction(XRD) and scanning electron microscope(SEM) .The results show that the phosphate coatings formed in bath containing earth additives at room temperature have dense and fine microstructure.The phosphate coating provides excellent paint adhesion to the magnesium alloy. Salt spray tests indicate that the corrosion resistance of the phosphate coating plus paint could meet the demand of magnesium alloy automobile components in aggressive environments.
基金Financial support from the opening fund of MLR Key Laboratory of Saline Lake Resources and Environments (2010-SYS-07)China Geological Survey (1212011085523)
文摘Introduction The amount of the total dissolved salts(TDS)in most of the salt brines on northern Tibet is relatively lower.So the effective brine concentration technique is needed for lithium,boron and potassium extraction from these brine
文摘This paper describes coating protection of production facilities of offshore oil fields based on the practice of development of Bohai Offshore Oil Field, with focus laid on the selection of coating systems, surface preparation, coating application, as well as coating inspection for four types of major production facilities.
文摘The experimental investigation of unsteady complex flow fields in wind tunnels requires advanced measurement techniques. The most important of such image based measurement techniques are those for the measurement of planar flow velocity fields, planar pressure distribution, model location and deformation, model temperature and quantitative high speed flow visualization. The applications as carried out by DLR range from low speed flows to transonic flows, from high lift configurations to propellers and rotors, from wake vortex investigations in catapult facilities and water towing tanks to investigations of vortex break down phenomena on delta wings. The capability to use image based measurement techniques in transonic flows requires dedicated technical developments and experienced scientists due to the special environment of a transonic wind tunnel. In this paper an overview of the state-of-the art of the application of image based measurement techniques in transonic flows as performed by DLR's Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology will be given.
基金Project(21176264)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(ZL110414)supported by the Undergraduate Free Exploration Innovation Foundation of Central South University,China
文摘The production of environmental friendly emulsion paint is of great significance. Vacuum steam stripping of methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) and methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) from cathodic electrophoretic emulsion was studied. The effects of mass ratio of vapor to feed (V/F), vacuum degree and feed temperature on removal rate of MIBK and MEK, emulsion size and solid volume fraction of the emulsion were investigated, and the removal of MIBK and MEK from cathodic electrophoretic emulsion by vacuum desorption was also studied. The results show that removal rates of both MIBK and MEK increase with the increase of V/F, vacuum degree and feed temperature. Removal rates of MIBK and MEK are 98.3% and 93.6%, respectively, at the operating condition V/F of 0.7, feed temperature of 27℃ and vacuum degree of 90 kPa. The emulsion size of cathodic electrophoretic emulsion increases slightly with feed temperature when temperature is below 42 ℃, and increases rapidly with feed temperature when temperature is above 42℃. Solid volume fraction increases by 10% as vacuum degree increases from 0 to 90 kPa at V/F of 0.7 and feed temperature of 27 ℃. Compared with vacuum desorption, vacuum steam stripping can get a higher removal rate of MIBK and MEK under the same feed flow, vacuum degree and feed temperature.
文摘Pre-painted steel is one of the most important structural material of the 20th century well known for its excellent corrosion resistance and wide ranging applications.A typical pre-painted steel usually consists of a layer of metal coating system,preferably zinc or zinc alloy coating and a combination of layers of inorganic - organic coatings usually referred to as paint system.The corrosion resistance of the metal coating as well as the paint system may vary considerably based on their composition and the environment.For optimal corrosion performance of pre-painted steel,a judicious selection of both metal and inorganic-organic coating systems are essential.This paper reviews different types of possible corrosion issues in pre-painted steels and methods to optimise their performance.