Fillers used to create wear-resistant paint and varnish coatings (review)

Timoshina E.A., Kuznetsova V.A., Marchenko S.A., Zheleznyak V.G.
UDC
666.7
DOI
10.18577/2307-6046-2026-0-6-141-153
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Timoshina E.A., Kuznetsova V.A., Marchenko S.A., Zheleznyak V.G. Fillers used to create wear-resistant paint and varnish coatings (review) // Proceedings of VIAM. 2026. No. 6. DOI: 10.18577/2307-6046-2026-0-6-141-153. URL: https://test.viam.ru/en/journal/2026/6/13
Keywords
fillers, structure, physical and mechanical properties, wear resistance, coatings, nanosized fillers
Abstract

This article considers the current state and key development trends in the development of wear-resistant paint and varnish coatings for interiors in the aviation and construction industries. It summarizes the key principles of developing wear-resistant paint and varnish coatings. The main types of fillers used to produce wear-resistant paint and varnish coatings are discussed. The key approaches to ensuring the wear resistance of filled polymer coatings are identified.

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