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Bio-based reactive diluent derived from cardanol

A UV-curable cardanol-based monomer (ECGE) was prepared using cardanol and epichlorohydrin, followed by epoxidation of the unsaturation in alkyl side chains of cardanol segments.

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UV-cured organic–inorganic hybrid moisture barrier materials

In a new study, a synthesised polymerisable quaternary ammonium salt (PQAS-18) was intercalated into inorganic sodium montmorillonite (Na-MMT) as an organic modifier via cationic exchange.

Interview: „LED UV-curing systems are the technology of the future". Image source: Spantamodo - Fotolia
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Interview: „LED UV-curing systems are the technology of the future

Developers at Siegwerk have succeeded in developing a UV/LED offset ink system with good deinking properties. In our interview, Thomas Glaser, head of the Sheetfed EMEA technology business unit at Siegwerk,...

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UV-curable fluorine-silicon block urethane acrylates

A series of fluorine-silicon block urethane acrylates (PSi-FMPG-IPDI-HEMA) were synthesised from hydroxypropyl-terminated polysiloxane (PSi), newly-prepared fluorodiol (FMPG), isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI)...

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Tung oil-based UV-curable active monomers and bio-based copolymers

In a new work, researchers successfully synthesised two kinds of tung-oil-derived renewable UV-curable active monomers, tung-acid-maleic tri-acrylate (TOAH) and tung-maleic tetra-acrylate (TMPG).

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Resource-saving paper finishing as an alternative to UV coating

Grönenbacher Lackfabrik has developed an environmentally friendly alternative to UV coating in paper finishing.

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Cross-linked lignin coatings produced by UV light and SF6 plasma treatments

In a new study, scientists found a simple method for preparing well-defined lignin surfaces.

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Isosorbide-based high performance UV-curable reactive diluents

In a new study, scientists synthesised isosorbide di(meth)acrylate (ISD(M)A) as a photocurable reactive diluent.

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New video about additives for UV-curing wood coatings

In the monthly webcast European Coatings Live, Selma Öru from Byk Chemie explains how novel wetting and dispersing agents can improve properties such as the ...

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Waterborne UV coatings: Allnex and Bardese sign agreement

Allnex, an industrial coating resins producer, signed a strategic cooperation agreement focusing on waterborne UV coatings with Guangdong Bardese Chemical Group,...

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Influence of modified cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) on performance of bionanocomposite coatings

In a new study, a renewable reinforcement, namely cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), was used to develop a bio-based nanocomposite UV-cured coating system with improved...

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Interview: “Significant Advancements Related to UV LED-Curing Equipment”

UV curing offers many advantages like faster cycle times, less use of energy and eco-friendliness. Kevin Joesel, director of sales, UVP, at Heraeus Noblelight ...

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Highly functional methacrylated bio-based resins for UV-curable coatings

In a new study highly functional methacrylated bio-based resin formulations were photopolymerised.

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Expert Interview: “Stricter regulations are generally considered to be drivers of innovation”

Complying to regulations is not only a challenge for companies that are active in the field of radiation curing. It is also the change to gain a competitive ...