Radiation curing
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Low gloss UV-curable coatings
A new study describes the preparation of UV-curable coatings based on silica surface modification using an acrylate monomer.
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Fully bio-based UV-cured thiol-ene coatings
A new fully biobased formulation was developed and UV cured to obtain a polymer network useful for coating applications.
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Curing and properties of urethane acrylates with different functionalities
Scientists habe investigated urethane acrylates with different functionalities under electron-beam and ultraviolet irradiation.
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UV cured film with excellent water resistance
A recent work describes the synthesis of UV-curable waterborne Polyurethane–acrylate modified with hydroxyl-terminated polydimethylsiloxane.
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Review: UV-curable water-borne polyurethane coatings
UV-WPU coatings are becoming attractive due to increasingly rigorous environmental demands. Now a state-of-the-art and recent advances review has been published.
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Novel self-healing material for potential application in space coatings
A new work describes a UV-responsive single-microcapsule self-healing material with enhanced UV-shielding SiO2/ZnO hybrid shell for potential application in space coatings.
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Properties of UV-curing matting coatings
Scientists have evaluated the effect of the particle sizes of silica on the properties of UV-curing matting coatings.
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Bio-based monomers for UV-curable coatings
Scientists describe the allylation of ferulic acid and the investigation of photocured thiol-ene network.
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AkzoNobel acquires Stahl’s powder activities
Akzo Nobel gains unique low cure technology with acquisition of Stahl’s powder activities.
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Radiation curing: Turning it on
Even though cost issues are currently limiting the radiation curing segment, experts say the move towards environmentally-friendly ink & coating systems will drive further market growth. As our market...
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Radiation curing: “A global product launch is taking more time, at higher cost”
Radiation curing coatings are considered to be one of the most sustainable technologies in the industry. However, health, safety and environmental aspects have to be considered. We spoke with experts about...
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Printing inks: “Market Shift in UV-Curable Formulations”
As Ray Verderber, technical manager, Metallic Pigments and Powders, at Eckart America Corporation, points out, the constant updating/changing of rules and requirements from regulatory authorities and non-governmental...
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Influence of radical photoinitiator content on UV curing process
A new study examines the influence of radical photoinitiator content on UV-cured hybrid sol–gel films.
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“UV curing technology: driving growth in all key regions “
IGM Resins started building a new production facility for photoinitiators in Anqing, China. In our exclusive Interview Andrew Chambers, Vice President Photoinitiators of IGM Resins explains why the company...