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Bio-based reactive diluents: Focus on supply security and regulatory requirements
Epoxidised fatty acid esters derived from European vegetable oils offer paint manufacturers advantages in terms of supply security, carbon footprint, and toxicological classification. Marcel Butschle,...
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Bio-based coatings: “The greatest potential is in polymers for interior wall paints”
Bio-based raw materials: sustainability and performance in transition. In this interview, Eugénie Charrière, strategic marketing & business excellence director at Ecoat, explains why bio‑based...
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Review surveys eco-friendly coatings from chemistry to use
A comprehensive review examines the current state of sustainable coating technologies – including water-borne, powder, high-solid, radiation-curable and bio-based hybrid systems – highlighting both...
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Interview on sustainability: “An unclear regulatory framework is one of the biggest challenges”
Dr. Felix Lauterbach, Global Sustainability Manager Dispersions & Resins at BASF discusses key sustainability challenges and opportunities facing the coatings industry, including regulatory ambiguity,...
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Interview: Combining sustainability and business
Beckers has firmly anchored sustainability in their corporate strategy. Pia Götze, President Europe & Africa at Beckers, provides insights into how the Swedish family-owned company is adapting to...
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Fluorene–Bithiophene fluorophore advances forensic and security ink applications
A novel fluorophore based on fluorene–bithiophene architecture enables high-resolution latent print visualization and multifunctional eco-friendly security inks with dual-mode anti-counterfeiting capabilities....
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Interview:“High-quality, bio-based raw materials are now available for powder coating production”
Powder coatings are already among the most environmentally friendly surface finishing options, but advancements in bio-based raw materials, recycled components, and mass-balanced approaches could take...
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CO2-based ring-opening copolymerization enables hydroxy-functionalized polycarbonates
Researchers have developed a sustainable method to produce hydroxy-functionalized polycarbonates from CO2 and epoxides. Innovative catalyst systems enable the creation of versatile polymers for industrial...
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Light-activated catalyst developed for PFAS degradation
An international research team has developed a light-activated catalyst capable of efficiently breaking down persistent polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This technology could be used in the future to...
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European Coatings Podcast: Sustainability in architetural coatings with AkzoNobel
What does sustainability really mean for architectural coatings—and where are the toughest trade-offs? In the latest episode of the European Coatings Podcast, editor Yeray Arauco is joined by two AkzoNobel...
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Cyclic xanthates enable degradable vinyl copolymers with cleavable backbone structures
A novel cyclic xanthate monomer, 4_H_-1,3-benzoxathiin-2-thione (BOT), demonstrates promising degradability in vinyl copolymers. The study showcases its compatibility with N,N-dimethylacrylamide and highlights...
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Mineral-oil-free inks achieve top INGEDE deinkability certification
Toyochem Specialty Chemical’s "TK MARK V" MOF (Mineral Oil Free) ink series secures the highest “Good” rating from the International Association of the Deinking Industry (INGEDE), highlighting its...
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Interview: “Corrosion creates a major but often hidden environmental burden”
Corrosion-related waste significantly contributes to environmental burdens, with around 40 % of global steel production used to replace corroded metal. In this interview, Jorrit van Rijn, Marketing Director...