Presenters Name: Adeline Alexander
Employment Title: Account Manager ANZ
Company: Vibrantz Technologies Australia P/L
Biography: Adeline graduated from ITECH, France, with a Master’s degree in Polymer Chemistry for Inks, Paints, Adhesives and Cosmetics.
Adeline has just over 20 years of experience in the Coatings Industry. Her first 7 years started in AkzoNobel, UK, split between R&D and Marketing. She then took a short break to become a Teacher of Mathematics, UK. She resumed her career in the Coatings Industry in AkzoNobel, AU, for another 10 years. She left her last role of Solution Lab Manager – Powder Coatings, in Nov 2025.
She currently works at Vibrantz as the Account Manager ANZ – Colour Solution, AU.
Presentation Title: Cool Chemistry IRR pigments
Presentation Abstract: 60% of urban surfaces are covered by dark roofs and dark pavements which absorb over 80% of sunlight and convert into heat. The heat will heat the atmosphere, the city air, and the building. This heat generated is called the Urban Heat Island Effect. The consequences are higher energy bills, premature coating damages, heat waves. Cool chemistry IRR pigments are tailored for Cool Walls, Cool Roofs, Military equipment and Residential. They have Infra-Red Reflective properties (IRR). Their role is to reduce the amount of heat generated when using dark colour.
The aim of the presentation is to build awareness and knowledge on Cool Chemistry IRR Pigments.
