Bio-based coatings
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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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Composite coatings for the preservation of pears
Researchers have developed an edible starch coating loaded with cumin essential oil. The films exhibited desirable food packaging characteristics.
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Synthesis of tung oil-based vinyl ester resin
A recently conducted study describes the synthesis of a tung oil-based vinyl ester resin and its application for anti-corrosion coatings.
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Mussel-inspired enhanced anticorrosive performance of polymeric coatings
A new study describes a mussel-inspired hydrophobic modification of boron nitride nanosheets to enhance the dispersion and anticorrosive performance in polymeric coatings.
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Smart epoxy coating by using a vegetable oil
Reserachers describe the development of a smart epoxy coating through by using a vegetable oil. The coating showed excellent corrosion protection abilities.
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Surface inspired by beetles of the Namib Desert
A superwettable surface inspired by Namib Desert beetles and lichen has provided outstanding ability in controlling droplets and great potential for the development of functional surfaces.
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Antibacterial chitosan based coatings
Researchers have presented a novel way of produciing antibacterial noncytotoxic coatings for medical device applications.
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Extending corrosion reistance by Golpar leaf extract
A new study describes the designing of a novel anti-corrosion metal-organic platform based on a dual-action epoxy coating.
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Sustainable and mechanically robust anticorrosive coatings
Researchers have reported the synthesis of waterborne soy epoxy and its nanocomposite coatings formulation using sebacic acid as a modifier (a bio-based precursor) and reduced graphene oxide (RGO) nanofillers....
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Bio-based coatings with tailored release property of coated NPK fertiliser
Researchers have presented lignin and rapeseed oil-based polyurethane coatings with tailored release properties for coated NPK fertiliser.
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Turning whey into coatings that extend cheese shelf life
The GO Orleans Project is doing research on circular economy solutions to make use of whey, a cheese industry by-product, in the form of new ingredients for the packaging and animal feed industries.
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Review: Natural polyhydroxy resins in surface coatings
The depletion of fossil fuels, high environmental pollution due to the release of toxic organic compounds, and high cost are some of the challenges regarding the reliance on petroleum-based resins.
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Novel bio-based antifouling spray coating
Researchers have established a simple yet effective and stable antifouling spray coating method using the sulfated polysaccharide Fucoidan.
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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.