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NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #122: Electrochemical Approaches to Treatment of PFAS in Plating Wastewater - 7th Quarterly Report
The NASF-AESF Foundation Research Board has selected a project on addressing the problem of PFAS and related chemicals in plating wastewater streams, studying PFAS destruction via electrooxidation and electrocoagulation. Our last report described the results from experiments of EO with a Magnéli phase Ti4O7 anode on the degradation of eight perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs). In this seven quarter report, we describe work to further explore how the degradation of different PFAAs are related to their molecular structures.
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Trends in EV Finishing
As OEMs put more electric vehicles — a.k.a., “green” vehicles — on the road, their colors aren’t, well, green.
Read MoreMy/Mine, Our/Ours – A Reflection on Pronouns
Avoid pronouns that imply subconscious ownership, possession or superiority over others.
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How to Build a Powder Coating Brand
Maui Powder Works, a 2022 Products Finishing Top Shop, shares the story behind how it grew from an island job shop to a recognized voice in the finishing community.
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Top Reasons to Switch to a Better Cleaning Fluid
Venesia Hurtubise from MicroCare says switching to the new modern cleaning fluids will have a positive impact on your cleaning process.
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January Finishing Activity Up 3.3 Points vs. December
Finishing Activity: January started the year on a relatively positive note with an index of 49.6 compared to ending 2022 with a December index of 46.3.
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Getting the Right Mix and Avoiding Cross-Contamination in Manual Spray Processes
Payton Cozart, product manager for Carlisle Fluid Technologies, discusses mixing procedures and options for mitigating paint cross-contamination in spray application processes.
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Bryan Leiker, MFACA, Discusses CARB Public Hearing Over Calif. Hex Chrome Ban
Bryan Leiker, executive director, Metal Finishing Association of California, offers a recap of a January 27, 2023, public hearing conducted by the California Air Resources Board prior to an impending ruling on a proposed ban of hexavalent chromium use for finishing operations in the state.
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Powder Coating Week 2023 Wraps
The Powder Coating Institute’s annual Powder Coating Week technical conference draws a record crowd for 2023.
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Anodizing for Bonding Applications in Aerospace
Anodizing for pre-prep bonding bridges the gap between metallic and composite worlds, as it provides a superior surface in many applications on aluminum components for bonding to these composites.
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Troubleshooting Alkaline Zinc
One of the most common problems that can arise when plating with alkaline zinc is an imbalance of brightener in the solution. In this helpful Ask the Expert article, Chad Murphy of Columbia Chemical discusses how different zinc metal concentrations and brightener concentrations can impact efficiency.
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Recoating Over Powder
Products Finishing powder coating columnist Rodger Talbert discusses procedures for the successful recoating of powder coated parts.
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