LTA CYCLING TRACK COLOUR PIGMENT ENHANCEMENT

Abstract

Over the years, the crescendoing rise in carbon emission by automobiles has accelerated the effect of global warming on our world. With the threat of global warming being more imminent than ever, the need for an alternative mode of transport is critical. As part of Singapore's effort to reduce our carbon emission, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) targets to reduce the number of automobiles on the road by encouraging locals to adopt cycle as an alternative mode of transport. To optimize cyclist’s user experience and minimize cycling-related incidents, this paper will be looking into how to improve the cycling track features by enhancing the paint pigments. The current paint layer has to be more durable to withstand the climate of Singapore. The existing paint layer of the cycling track can be enhanced with properties such as better thermal stability and durability through the integration of the microencapsulation technique. Materials of the paint are also of focus as certain inorganic red pigments could threaten our health. In this study, a total of 4 inorganic red pigments are identified and compared based on their properties towards the environment. The properties of the red pigments with SiO2 coating are also studied for implementation on Singapore’s future cycling track. This paper aims to compare the properties of different red pigments @ SiO2 to identify which enhanced red pigment would be best suited for application on the cycling track in Singapore.