2021
Overview
Paints are liquid or semi-liquid coatings applied to surfaces that dry or cure to form a protective or decorative solid film. Research published in New Developments in Chemistry examines paints within broader environmental and analytical chemistry contexts, including their role as potential sources of contamination in natural systems. Published work has investigated the presence and characterization of paint-related compounds in groundwater quality assessments, where paints can contribute trace metals and organic compounds to aquatic environments through industrial discharge, improper disposal, or leaching from painted surfaces. This research addresses the analytical challenges of detecting and quantifying paint-derived contaminants in complex environmental matrices, particularly in regions where water quality monitoring is essential for public health. Understanding the environmental fate and transport of paint components matters because these materials are ubiquitous in modern infrastructure and their degradation products can persist in soil and water systems. The journal's coverage reflects the intersection of materials chemistry, environmental science, and analytical method development, contributing to knowledge about how synthetic coating materials interact with natural systems and what implications these interactions hold for environmental quality assessment.
Research published in this journal
1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.