Interview with Mr. KONG CHIN CHEW, S3 Research and Development Center, Singapore.

Mr. KUM (KC) Chew
is a member of Ingtrove Singapore's
Smart Surface Solutions
Research and Development Center and is part of Esserny's Coating Additives business unit. He has been working in the chemical industry for 18 years and has been working on coating formulations for the past 10 years.1st
1st, 2006 2006 2016 2006 Ingtron has invested heavily in expanding its global research and development capabilities to

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recently, Estron opened a new research and development center in Singapore to continue to strengthen its research and development capabilities.
2018, Umtron established an Asian research and development center in Singapore to conduct research and development activities in the fields of
functional surface coatings, additive manufacturing
3D printing. The center currently has approximately 40 experienced scientists and researchers working closely together to develop breakthrough products and solutions.
center's S3 team (Smart Surface Solutions, Smart Surface Solutions, S3)
is one of the top five research and development teams in the world, specializing in different research and development topics in the field of smart coatings.
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Intelligent Surface Solutions team is dedicated to developing commercially viable solutions for the coatings industry.
We came up with the S3 concept of using Ingtrove's internal products and technologies, as well as external resources such as universities, research institutions or start-ups, to solve specific problems for the coatings industry,
which may be long-standing and difficult to solve, and the industry has been looking for better solutions.
, for example, at the Singapore Research and Development Centre,
we are currently working on easy-to-clean exterior coating solutions such as for exterior walls and roofs.
because end users want buildings to have a clean, modern appearance while minimizing maintenance.
although there are now easy-to-clean coating products on the market, but the number is relatively small,
whether it is paint performance or the paint itself manufacturing process, need to be continuously improved.
is also a question of how to balance cost and performance.
, we need to develop commercially viable solutions for our customers.
While we have experts from around the world to provide us with ideas and develop new products within Esquith, we are also aware that there are still many technologies outside the company that we can explore and potentially use for our solutions." That's why we're actively working with several research institutions and start-ups. As Singapore is a research centre in Asia, we will have ample opportunities to take advantage of the active research and development and entrepreneurial environment in the region and the opportunities they offer.
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3 smart coatings will improve product sustainability and functionality.
smart coatings can have many functional properties.
e.g., coatings with
anti-fouling features
prevent or minimize underwater organic organisms, such as barnacles or mussels, from attaching to coatings below the body's waterline. The presence of these organisms can cause widespread navigational resistance and greatly increase the fuel consumption of ships.
example of this is the
of antibacterial
, which the public should be familiar with. As awareness of the importance of hygiene increases, we all want the surfaces of the various objects we come into contact with every day to be sterile. However, it is likely that the public is unaware that the antimicrobial solutions currently available contain fungicides, which are highly regulated. When these fungicides penetrate the environment, they are likely to cause harm to the environment. Therefore, at Ingtron, we are looking for antibacterial solutions that do not contain fungicides.
all walks
there is also a
demand for anti-ice coatings. It's not just about performance, it's about safety, especially in the aerospace and shipping industries. For example, on a ship crossing the Arctic, there may be severe ice accumulation in the hull, which may cause the ship's weight to increase dramatically and be unevenly distributed, causing the ship to tilt to one side. When the aircraft's aircraft body (such as wings or engines) freezes, ice build-up affects the aircraft's force, such as lift, resistance, and thrust, which can affect flight. Traditional anti-ice solutions, such as by heating or lowering freezing point, have various disadvantages. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an anti-ice solution based on the coating itself.
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The latest breakthrough in environmentally friendly corrosion-resistant solutions
Proof corrosion
is a relatively broad topic because it covers the oil, gas, construction, marine, automotive and other industries. One thing these industries have in common is a high degree of concern about corrosion of steel substrates. Global direct and indirect costs of corrosion are as high as $2.5 trillion a year, according to a report. Such a huge number is beyond people's imagination. Therefore, corrosion prevention is an eternal topic for many coatings and materials companies.
S3 Center in Germany recently developed an eco-friendly corrosion-resistant solution based on the water-based adhesive DYNASYLAN® SIVO 140 and the high solid-content epoxy silicone hybrid resin SILIKOPON® EF.
combination of these systems results in product VOC (volatile organic compounds) content of nearly zero, the use of non-isocyanate technology further enhances the environmental characteristics of the product.
the product has recently been brought to market.
look forward to seeing more new products from our Smart Surface Solutions Research and Development Center in the future.
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