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INTRODUCTION Alkyd-based resins are generally used as protective varnishes and stains for wood. As shown in Figure 1, the basis of the chemical structure of such a varnish is a [...]

Structural adhesives, which contribute about 35% to the total sales of all adhesives and sealants, find broad use in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, general industrial, marine and sporting goods markets. [...]

More than 50 years ago, Joseph J. Mattiello was a leader in the use of scientific principles to understand and improve decorative and protective coatings (see Appendix 1). In Mattiello's [...]