摘要

Nanopaint is a new type of coating material that could offer significantly improved coating performance and/or a number of new functionalities, such as super-scratch-resistance,self-healing, surface texture alteration control, and toxic chemical/acid/corrosive agent repelling. However, how to ensure the achievement of the anticipated nanocoating performance and functionalities in coating manufacturing is-a great challenge. In this paper, we introduce a multiscale modeling and analysis methodology for characterizing nanoclearcoat curing in a multistage manufacturing system. The methodology provides an opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the nanocoating formation process, which involves solvent evaporation, cross linking reaction, and an thickness change at the presence of nanoparticles in the coating layer. The information provided by the integrated model facilitates the analysis of nanocoating quality and the development of optimal operation strategies for energy efficient coating manufacturing. Methodological efficacy is demonstrated through a comprehensive case study.