Bio-based coatings
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A greener perspective: non-isocyanate polyurethane
A new review article gives a comprehensive overview of the production, properties and applications of non-isocyanate polyurethane.
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Antifungal coating based on essential oil microcapsules
The aim of a recent work was to develop a green waterborne paint formulated with microcapsules containing essentials oil as biocide agent.
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New podcast: Fully automated production of bio-based coatings
In our latest podcast episode we speak about the EU-funded Life Biopaint project where a fully automated and waste-free production of bio-based coatings was established. Project manager Marcello Vitale...
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Bright future for bio-based coatings
Industry experts from Akzo Nobel, Covestro and PPG Industries are expecting further opportunities for bio-based coatings systems. The insiders share their views on the current situation and provide an...
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Plant-inspired superhydrophobic coating
Scientists have presented 3D multiscale sponges with plant-inspired controllable superhydrophobic coating for oil spill cleanup.
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Preparation of an isocyanate-free composite coating
A new study focuses on a composite coating with controlled molecular architecture and describes a new convergent approach to functional macromolecules.
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Radiation synthesis of urea/hydrogel core shells
A new study describes urea/hydrogel core shells coated with three different natural oils via a layer-by-layer approach and presents an investigation of their slow release and effects on plant growth-promoting...
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Kinetics and simulations of linseed oil autoxidation
A new review portrays linseed oil chemistry in the context of drying of paint.
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Sodium alginate as thickener in water paint formulations
Scientists describe the interaction of sodium alginate thickener with components of architectural water-based coatings.
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High performance bio-based epoxies
Scientists describe the synthesis and properties of bio-based epoxies from ferulic acid and furfuryl alcohol.
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Are lignin-derived monomers and polymers truly sustainable?
A new review, aiming at scientists, industries and investors, strives to provide a critical outlook for the existing synthetic methods of lignin-derived monomers and polymers and motivates researchers...
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Vegetable proteins as binders in paints and coatings
Just like cellulose, lignin and fats, proteins are renewable raw materials. Their potential for the chemical industry remains largely untapped. Research teams at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering...
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Which is the optimal surface for drag reduction?
A new review article gives an overview of different types of bioinspired surfaces for drag reduction and their usability for practical applications.
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New partnership between EU and Bio based Industries Consortium
The European Commission has agreed on the successor of the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU): the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU).