Rook, T.
Tony Rook is the R&D Associate Director of the Global Microbiology Resource Center for The Sherwin-Williams Co.. With more than 25 yr of industry experience, including > 15 yr at Sherwin-Williams, he has specialized in industrial microbiology research in the consumer product industries, with the most recent focus on paints and coatings. Rook leads the center in providing microbial control solutions to the company’s products and processes.
Case study: Developing mildew-resistant coatings on ethanol tanks
Scientists from the authors’ company determined how best to combat persistent black mildew on aboveground storage tanks by first using a novel strategy to identify it. This discovery led to the identification of coating formulations with superior capacity to prevent mildew growth. The scientists proved the performance of the coatings by conducting field tests involving painting sample patches onto an ethanol storage tank.
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