Peter Mischke 
Film Formation 
in Modern Paint Systems

This e Book of Peter Mischke helps to acquire an extensive understanding of film formation. From a brief explanation of the main coating concepts over methods of application up to the physical aspects of drying, Film Formation provides a holistic description of the basic principles. It covers also fundamental polymer and physicochemical aspects and in addition to that it contains a brief overview of test methods.
It is suited for everyone aspiring to a deeper understanding of the mechanisms of film formation. For newcomers, career-changers, students and professionals who wish to deepen their theoretical knowledge of technique and coatings chemistry. Also for experts who wish to tackle specific problems beyond their daily practice.

About the author

Prof. Peter Mischke, born in 1951, studied chemistry at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences. After obtaining his doctorate, he went into industry where he worked primarily on metal surface pretreatment and then in the evelopment of synthetic resins. In 1991, he was appointed professor of ‘Paint Chemistry and Process Engineering’ at the University of Applied Sciences in Niederrhein, Krefeld. He teaches chemo-technical subjects as well as polymer, binder, interface and colloid chemistry for paint engineers. He also serves as a lecturer at various vocational training events.