Bio-based coatings
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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
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A bio-based waterborne polyurethane with high toughness, superior wear resistance, and water resistance enabled by sorbitol monooleate
Waterborne polyurethanes (WPUs) have recently attracted enormous attentions in extensive industrial applications because of their sustainability and low toxicity.
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Bio-based antibacterial food packaging films and coatings containing cinnamaldehyde
A review systematically summarised the bio-based food packaging films/coatings containing CIN developed recently.
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Recent advances in bio-based wood protective systems
This review emphasises the recent ongoing shift in the wood coating industry towards bio-based resources and circular economy principles, promoting eco-friendly alternatives. In addressing wood’s vulnerabilities,...
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May issue: Bio-based coatings in focus
The May issue of the European Coatings Journal is out and focuses on bio-based coatings.
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Experts in demand: survey on bio-based coatings
Sustainability and bio-based coatings are on everyone’s lips in the industry. Consumers are asking for sustainable products, and regulations are becoming more and more stringent. However, the market...
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EC Conference Bio-based & Water-based Coatings is calling for papers
The European Coatings Conference Bio-based & Water-based Coatings is seeking paper submissions for its upcoming event dedicated to sustainable coatings solutions.
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Fully bio-based and solvent-free polyester polyol for two-component polyurethane coatings
Researchers found that the development of a completely bio-based and solvent-free polyester polyol is successful and can be used as a drop-in replacement for synthetic polyol.
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Development of a novel coating technique for tomatos, using citric acid-crosslinked starch and cellulose nanofiber
Researchers found that the application of an edible coating, particularly by means of the innovative partial coating method, is an efficient strategy for extending the shelf life of tomatoes.