Recently, waterborne coatings have gained increasing attention due to strict environmental regulations on the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOC) from solvent-borne coatings. VOC in paints and coatings is of particular interest due to their adverse effects on the environment. Using water instead of hazardous solvent is the rational behind waterborne coatings which aims for total reduction of toxicity without compromising environmental concerns. At present, however, waterborne coatings are considere...