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Master Protective Coating Formulation for Greener Corrosion Resistance

Language: English
Length: 90 min
Jul 08, 2025 03:00 PM
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Course Description

Accelerate the development of durable, environmentally compliant, corrosion-resistant coatings systems by applying the best alternatives to chromate-based technology, keeping yourself ahead of the competition.

Advance your R&D in the right direction with expert guidance from Patricia Geleen. Join this course to:

  • Choose the right corrosion protection mechanisms (passive, active, sacrificial) for your substrate and application.
  • Efficiently apply and interpret accelerated testing methods (humidity test, salt spray, stress corrosion) to validate real-world performance.
  • Get the latest chromate-replacing technologies (smart coatings, sol-gel system, waterborne and eco-friendly technologies) along with cutting-edge developments from leading companies in the market
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Patricia Geelen is the founder of CoPo Solutions, where the focus is on consulting in the field of coatings and polymer chemistry. She offers services such as in-house courses, feasibility studies and new product development.

In 2008, she obtained her PhD, at the Technical University of Eindhoven (TheNetherlands), working on 'light switchable coatings' in the field of polymerchemistry. Afterwards she gained a lot of experience as a senior specialist,working with various small and large companies such as AkzoNobel, Interpolymer,Trespa, Black Bear Carbon and ICL specialty fertilizers.

Her expertise includes emulsion polymerization, polymer design and controlledradical polymerization, formulation and evaluation of functional coatings andpaints, corrosion protection, carbon black, polyurethanes and acrylics (UV andEB curing).

Major projects that she worked on were focused on innovation and new product development. Starting from idea generation, project planning and management till final production implementation and scale-up.

Find out more at www.coposolutions.com and reach out to Patricia on her LinkedIn.

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Why should you view this course?

Despite consistent efforts to replace chromate in protective coatings formulations, search is still ongoing for durable alternative systems. Current environmentally-compliant solutions (water-based coatings, sol gel...) are still not at par with traditional corrosion-resistant systems. To achieve optimal performance, you need to tackle this issue from both fundamental aspect & raw material perspective. Join this course to accelerate your R&D in the right direction & stay ahead of your competition. Industry expert, Patricia will help you:

  1. Make smarter material and technology choices by understanding when to use passive, active, or sacrificial protection and avoid costly trial-and-error in your formulations.

  2. Confidently validate coating durability by mastering the right accelerated tests (salt spray, humidity, stress corrosion) and ensure performance meets real-world demands.

  3. Replace chromates without compromising performance. Get access to the newest, field-tested alternatives that help you meet environmental regulations and customer expectations.

  4. Stay ahead of industry shifts by learning what top companies and institutes are researching so your R&D doesn’t fall behind the competition.

Who should join this course?

  • Coating Formulators, R&D professionals, and Specialists trying to develop greener protective coatings for both decorative and high-end applications (marine, airplanes... featuring substrates like carbon steel, aluminum alloys...).

  • Complete the course and (unlock your personalized certificate)– your badge of accomplishment awaits!

  • This course is suitable for intermediate level proficiency
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Course Outline

Corrosion Principles:

  • Economic impact of corrosion
  • Existing technologies
  • Active protection
  • Organic Coatings
  • Accelerated testing

Replacing Chromates: Functional alternatives for Protective Coatings

  • Limitations and Hazards of Chromates
  • Alternative Systems Explored:
  1. Silane-based Systems
  2. Phosphate-modified Systems
  3. Zinc-free Technologies

Formulating Eco-Friendly Protective Coatings: Key Strategies

  1. Water-Based Coating Formulations
  2. Solvent-Based Coating Formulations
  3. Other Environmentally Compliant Systems

Advanced Green Technologies in Corrosion Protection

  1. Smart Self-Healing Coatings
  2. Nanotechnology for Eco-Friendly Protection
  3. Environmentally Friendly Corrosion Inhibitors
  4. Bio-Inspired and Multi-Functional Coatings
  5. Advancements in Cathodic Protection

Trends and Innovations in Eco-Friendly Protective Coatings Formulation

  1. Anti-Corrosion Pigment Developments
  2. Additive Innovations for Sustainable Performance
  3. Evolution in Coating Technologies Supporting Green Goals

Conclusions & Key-Takeaways

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