Table 1 The coatings formulation containing the naturally sourced nano-pigments.

From: Fabrication and application of naturally sourced nano-pigments based on algal biomass in multifunctional coatings

Coating

Ingredients (Wt.%)

Group I

Epoxy

Algal biomass

Zinc ferrite/AB

Cerium ferrite/AB

Algal biomass

97.5

2.5

–

–

Zinc ferrite/AB

97.5

–

2.5

–

Cerium ferrite/AB

97.5

–

–

2.5

Coating

Ingredients (Wt.%)

Group II

Epoxy

Algal biomass

Zinc ferrite/AB

Cerium ferrite/AB

Algal biomass

95

5

–

–

Zinc ferrite/AB

95

–

5

–

Cerium ferrite/AB

95

–

–

5