The wood, very heterogeneous and complex material, changes its volume by water absorption or desorption causing swelling or shrinkage and also it can be degraded both by action of microorganisms and fire; the above-mentioned ...

This research involved the design of high-solids, one-coat paints for the protection of metal structures with low maintenance requirements. The main paint components were: (i) an aliphatic epoxy resin cured with an ...