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Interview: Nanomaterials as the key to sustainable coating solutions
Nanomaterials are not a passing fad, but offer concrete approaches for more environmentally friendly coating systems. Dr. Juliana Sousa from the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory explains...
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A new generation of sustainable polyols for high-performing coatings
With growing sustainability demands and stricter regulations, the coatings industry is turning to low-VOC systems from renewable sources. This study explores advanced CNSL-based polyols and diols – derived...
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On the rise: bio-based coatings market
The key factors driving growth in the bio-based coatings market include stringent environmental regulations, increasing consumer demand for sustainable products, improvement in bio-based resin and polymer...
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Bio-based polyesters synthesised from furanic cyclobutane diacid
Researchers have developed a novel bio-based monomer from furfural that serves as a platform for semi-rigid polyester production. The materials show good thermal stability and tunable glass transition...
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Bio-based cellulose nanofibre coating prevents marine biofouling
Researchers have developed a transparent, fully bio-based coating based on zwitterionic cellulose nanofibres. The novel surface achieves high antifouling efficiency and provides an eco-friendly alternative...
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CoSI 2025: A hub for coatings innovation and collaboration
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Coatings Science International (CoSI) Conference once again established itself as a premier event for the coatings industry. Held in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, the...
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Flame-retardant coatings for wooden structures
This review focusses on different options for the important flame retardancy of wood – one of the common construction materials. It also discusses the options of biomass-derived materials as eco-friendly...
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Ethiopian plants as basis for wound dressings
A recent research schows the potential of antibacterial treated gauze fabric using leaf extract as potential wound dressing.
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Bio-based wood protection
Researchers have presented a bio-based interior UV-curable coating designed for wood substrates.
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Macadamia for robust epoxy coatings
Researchers have described the cationic UV-curing of an isosorbide-based epoxy coating reinforced with macadamia nut shell powder.
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Lively exchange around the chocolate fontaine at EC Conference Bio-based and Water-based Coatings
Leading experts and researchers from the coatings industry and academia gathered in Cologne from 5th to 6th of October at the EC Conference Bio-based and Water-based Coatings with their focus on sustainable...
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EC Conference | Bio-based & Water-based Coatings 2025 is calling for submissions
The Call for Papers for the EC Conference on Bio-based & Water-based Coatings 2025, taking place from 06 - 07 May 2025 in Cologne, Germany, is now open. This conference is the premier event for scientists,...
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Bio-based coatings: “Maintaining high-performance standards is a delicate challenge”
Ayowale Soyemi, research assistant at Eastern Michigan University, shares insight into the latest developments in bio-based coatings, key challenges, and the importance of collaboration.
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Bio-based coatings: Growing market share, unclear definition
Industry experts share their assessment of the market for bio-based coatings in terms of market share, main drivers, and challenges. By Kirsten Wrede