Bio-based coatings
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Hydrophobic and bio-based
A recent technical article describes how a by-product of palm oil refining could be used as raw material for bio-based and weather resistant hydrophobic coatings and plasticisers.
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The cost-performance-sustainability triangle needs to be considered
At the moment, bio-based coatings are a niche. However in recent years they more and more attention and activities in this area are on an all-time high. We spoke with Frank Hezel from BASF about the current...
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Sustainable paint is not only about bio-based raw materials
The Dutch paint and coatings producer Royal Van Wijhe Verf has been awarded with the prestigious title "Best For The World” for its high environmental standards and commitment to sustainability. We spoke...
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Bio-based coatings survey: “Prices will go down”
Bio-based raw materials for coatings have so far led a niche existence, but there are clear signs that this could change. We have asked you, our readers, how you see this. What is important and what difficulties...
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EC Survey: Bio-based coatings
Lately, the coatings industry is increasingly talking about bio-based raw materials and how to use more of them to cut dependency on fossil feedstocks and become more sustainable. We want to ask your opinion...
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Bio-based coatings: Small market, full of potential
Bio-based systems account for a relatively small share of the paints and coatings market. This represents about 5 % by sales value. Nevertheless, many industry experts we spoke with are convinced that...
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Bio-based coatings: “Act before it is required
Bio-based coatings are getting more and more attention, even though switching away from petro-chemistry is everything but easy. We spoke with experts from Covestro and PPG about the current raw material...
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April issue: Bio-based coatings in the focus
The April issue of European Coatings Journal is out and features a full package on bio-based coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews. The magazine is also available in European...
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“Coatings should be an enabler for not turning products into waste”
The huge contribution which the coatings industry can make to carbon-reduction targets should not be underestimated, says André Veneman, Corporate Director Sustainability at Akzo Nobel in our interview...