Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Understanding the drying kinetics of paints and coatings is crucial in various industrial applications due to their significant impact on reflective properties. This study investigates the dynamic changes in the refractive index of adhesives and varnishes during their transition from liquid to solid states upon drying, while the imaginary part of the refractive index was measured only in the fully dried samples. Our results reveal that the refractive indices of liquid varnishes and lacquers change during the drying process, increasing from 1.382 to 1.5119. Similarly, the refractive indices of adhesives change from 1.440 to 1.452 during drying. The use of refractive index data enhances the optimization of drying process and offers deep insights into the materials’ optical characteristics, crucial for understanding material behavior during drying and its influence on the end-product’s performance.
Source: Optical Review
Institutions: University of Oulu, Shimane University, University of Shimane
Language: English
Subfield: Archeology
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,290
Funders: Oulun Yliopisto, Business Finland
OpenAlex ID: W4410815345