Silicone-based additives play a critical role here by reducing surface tension and improving the leveling of the coating. Silicone additives for organic coatingsThe integration of silicone-based additives into organic coatings enables improved control of surface energy. This is particularly important for packaging coatings or functional coatings that need to be easy to clean or resistant to chemicals. The book “Functional coatings” discusses coatings designed for specific purposes such as anti-fouling, anti-ice, easy-to-clean, and more. Modern silicone-based additives contain radical-crosslinkable groups that form covalent bonds with the coating during curing.