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RoadToBio”: Roadmap for the chemical industry towards bioeconomy published

The RoadToBio consortium presents a roadmap to the (chemical) industry as well as many other stakeholders to inspire them to take relevant actions on the way towards a more bio-based future.

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Plasma polymerisation using d-limonene as a renewable precursor

A current work describes the deposition of thin films derived from d-limonene, a product extracted from waste orange peels, using plasma polymerisation technique.

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UV-curable cardanol-based acrylate oligomers with cyclotriphosphazene core

Researchers recently studied the synthesis and properties of UV-curable cardanol-based acrylate oligomers with cyclotriphosphazene core.

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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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Functional antimicrobial, anticorrosive and sustainable polyurethane composite coatings

A present investigation reports the preparation of polyesteramide polyol (PEA-RIC) from renewable sources like algae oil and ricinoleic acid from castor oil.

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Sartomer invests in in-house EB labs

Sartomer invests in in-house EB labs for developing advanced electron beam curing solutions.

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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.

Interview: “Sustainable solutions for all inks ingredients”. Image source: gunnarassmy-Fotolia
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Interview: “Sustainable solutions for all inks ingredients”

Compliance with regulatory laws and industry guidelines are keeping ink companies busy. Janet Preston and Anabelle Elton-Legrix of Imerys are convinced that a clear identification and qualification of...

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Biofriendly vegetable oil healing agents

A new review deals with biofriendly vegetable oil healing agents used for developing self-healing coatings.

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Cardanol derived P and Si based precursors for flame retardant PU coatings

In a recent study, novel P- and Si-based precursors were synthesised and successfully integrated in the PU backbone for flame retardant applications.

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CB Chemie focuses with Peter Greven on biobased products

CB Chemie GmbH enters into a strategic partnership with Peter Greven GmbH & Co. KG in the field of oleochemical products.

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Catalysed NIPU coatings from bio-based poly(cyclic carbonates)

Formulations of bio-based poly(cyclic carbonates) and amines using cooperative catalysis were studied to produce non-isocyanate polyurethanes (NIPUs).

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“Coatings should be an enabler for not turning products into waste”

The huge contribution which the coatings industry can make to carbon-reduction targets should not be underestimated, says André Veneman, Corporate Director Sustainability at Akzo Nobel in our interview...

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Michelman opens sustainability center in Shanghai

Michelman celebrates the opening of its new sustainabilty center in Shanghai.