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Synthesis, UV-curing behaviors and general properties of acrylate-urethane resins prepared from castor oil-based polyols
Researchers found that the polymerization rate and final acrylate conversion are highly dependent on the atmosphere, especially due to oxygen inhibition in air.
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Water-based polymer colloids with a branched chain architecture as low-gel pressure-sensitive adhesives
Researchers found that the branching of polymer chains significantly enhances the adhesive properties of pressure-sensitive adhesives
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Construction of fully π-conjugated, diyne-linked conjugated microporous polymers based on tetraphenylethene and dibenzo[g,p]chrysene units for energy storage
Researchers found that TPE-Diyne CMPs exhibit exceptional stability and energy density, making them promising materials for future supercapacitors."
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Cottonseed oil as renewable source for the development of highly functional UV-curable materials
Researchers found that the use of cottonseed oil to produce bio-based UV-curable polymer resins offers a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based materials and provides increased flexibility of the resulting...
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Conductive polymers: A multipurpose material for protecting coating
A paper delves into advanced fabrication methods like coating, printing, and lithography of conductive polymers, showcasing how these techniques enhance the performance and sustainability of protective...
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Conference on PFAS: Call for papers open until May 15
PFAS has been a hot topic for the coatings industry recently since a ban is on the horizon. At the EC Conference Understanding PFAS and Reformulating PFAS-free Coatings international experts will report...
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Titanium dioxide: “Optimisation has long been a salient conversation”
Tony Margani of Nobilis describes a new technology in advanced light scattering and Tio2 optimisation and and gives his opinion on what effect this technology could have on the coatings industry.
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Bio-based coatings: “The pool of available raw materials is constantly growing”
We spoke to Dr Markus Lettau, Head of R&D at Auro, about the performance of bio-based coatings. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann
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Reduce the product carbon footprint all along the supply chain
Eugénie Charrière, Global Marketing & Strategy Director at Vencorex, provides insights into trends and legislative challenges in the polyurethane coatings sector.
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Effective polymeric antifouling coating developed
A study on the development of an effective composition of polymeric antifouling coating based on acrylic copolymer with microencapsulated extract of natural origin and superdispersed polytetrafluoroethylene...
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Water-based coatings: “A lot of new binder technologies”
Andre van Linden, Director Scientific Academic Partnerships at Akzo Nobel R&D, looks at challenges in water-borne systems and outlines his thoughts on factors influencing new developments.
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Interview: “Multiple opportunities for coatings developers
Dr Harrison Gallantree-Smith, a research scientist in the field of cellulose fibrils at Borregaard, summarises the benefits and challenges of cellulose-based products and gives an outlook on future developments....
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Interview: “Not a matter of ‘if’, but only of ‘when’”
Andre van Linden, R&D director Scientific Academic Partnerships at Akzo Nobel, expands on how additives can have a great impact on the sustainability of a coating and the shift to sustainable additives....
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Interview: “The demand for bio-based materials is currently the highest in Europe”
“Growing consumer awareness about the environmental impact is one of the key drivers that have led many large brand owners to take their stance and set ambitious sustainability goals”, says Dickon...