Camelina oil enabling low-carbon polymer materials through sustainable sourcing – on behalf of Worlée

15.00 h CET

Bio-based coatings Polymers Sustainability Water-borne coatings

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The transition toward sustainable raw materials in polymer chemistry requires not only renewable feedstocks but also a holistic understanding of their environmental impact. This presentation focuses on Camelina oil as a promising bio-based raw material for the production of polyurethane dispersions (PUDs), highlighting its potential to replace both conventional vegetable oils and petrochemical feedstocks within these systems, thereby significantly reducing the overall carbon footprint.

A key aspect is the development of a localized and resilient supply chain for Camelina oil. Regional sourcing, combined with agricultural advantages, enables improved traceability, supply security, and overall sustainability performance.

The carbon footprint benefits of Camelina oil are quantified through specific substitution scenarios, demonstrating the achievable CO2 savings compared to established alternatives such as soybean oil and other vegetable oils. In addition, the cumulative impact of integrating Camelina-based materials into our product portfolio is assessed, illustrating the measurable contribution to reducing the overall carbon footprint of our organization.

Furthermore, a comparative analysis of product carbon footprints (PCF) for different polyurethane dispersions based on Camelina oil, soybean oil, and petrochemical feedstocks is presented. Alongside environmental metrics, key performance properties of the resulting materials are evaluated, showing that sustainability improvements can be achieved without compromising technical performance.

Overall, this work provides a comprehensive perspective on how the integration of Camelina oil into polymer systems can contribute to both environmental and technical advancements in the coatings industry.

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Lars Ossenschmidt (Head of Innovation | R&D | Application lab)

Lars Ossenschmidt started his apprenticeship at Worlée Chemie GmbH in 1997. After graduating in 2000, he moved to the technical service lab for alkyd resins before taking over as head of the application technology department for all binders for use in solvent-based coatings and paints in 2010. Since 2020, he has also been responsible for innovation management, where he actively drives the optimisation of innovation processes. Since 2023, he has been the director of Innovations, R&D and technical service lab.

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