Sustainability
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Strengthened soy protein isolate-based films
A new work presents eco-friendly soy protein isolate-based films strengthened by water-soluble glycerin epoxy resin.
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Computer aided design for organic paint and coating formulations
Researchers have developed a methodology for product design of organic coatings to help a formulator screen, modify, or design a paint formulation according to the desired functionality.
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The impact of pigments on the recycling process
PrintCYC is currently focusing on the effects of pigments on the recycling process. The initiative has found that standard pigments for flexo- and rotogravure printing show excellent compatibility with...
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Self-healing polyurethane coatings
Renewable materials were used for the development of microcapsules based self-healing anticorrosive polyurethane coatings. Microcapsules are synthesised from cardanol as a shell monomer and linseed oil...
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Climate protection through self prestressing concrete
New types of concrete should last longer, produce fewer greenhouse gases and be so stable that it is possible to build slimmer – i.e. more material-efficient – structures. Could a self-prestressing...
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Eco friendly self stratifying powder coatings
Reseachers have presented self-stratifying powder coatings based on an eco-friendly and solvent-free epoxy/silicone technology for simultaneous corrosion and weather protection.
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UV-curable coating prepared from castor oil
A new study portraits the one-pot and solvent-free synthesis of castor oil-based polyurethane acrylate oligomers for UV-curable coatings applications – an environmantally friendly alternative to petrochemical...
News Legislation
Fostering recyclability of paper and packaging
In light of the transition to an increasingly circular economy, FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry, continues to make contributions to the recyclability and sustainability...
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BASF joins task force for sustainable polymers
The world’s largest chemical company joins a Royal Society of Chemistry initiative to make better use of unrecovered polymers in liquid formulations (PLFs).
News Legislation
Interview: A once in a decade strategy
The EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) should aim to resolve the existing complexity in chemicals legislation and not increase it further. CEPE's Public affairs manager Sebastian Kraußlach...
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Antibiotic removal from wastewater
A new paper describes the adsorptive removal of cefixime using a novel adsorbent based on synthesised polycation coated nanosilica rice husk.
News Markets & Companies
Nouryon awarded 2021 Eco Vadis Gold rating
Global specialty chemicals supplier Nouryon has been awarded a Gold rating by Eco Vadis for its sustainability achievements.
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Multifunctional biopolymer coatings inspired by fish skin
A novel biopolymer coating could be potentially utilised as eco-friendly surfaces for drag reduction and anti-biofouling.
News Raw Materials
Experts’ opinions on sustainable colourants
Regarding the sustainability in coatings, the role of colourants is not the first thing to pop up. Nevertheless, they are an important raw material. We spoke with experts about their role for sustainable...