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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...
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Interview: Developments and challenges in wood coatings
Sustainability is also an important topic in the field of wood coatings. We spoke to Albert Rössler, CTO at Adler-Werk Lackfabrik, about developments in this area, further trends and challenges in wood...
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Interview: “The use of bio-based raw materials is not the end of the line”
“As long as sustainability aspects are respected, the increased use of bio-based raw materials could also lead to more optimised production and hence lower prices”, says Toine Biemans, head of R&D...
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Additives and resins in the focus of the September issue
The September issue of the European Coatings Journal is out. It features a full package on resins and additives: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews.
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Biobased coatings in the focus of the July issue
The July and August issue of the European Coatings Journal is out. It features a full package on bio-based coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews.