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New protective coating for more powerful batteries
A research team at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI has developed a new sustainable process that can be used to improve the electrochemical performance of lithium-ion batteries.
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Driving sustainability: the Green Deal’s impact on resin innovation
The European Green Deal is reshaping the paints and coatings industry by driving innovation in sustainable, low-emission, and durable resin solutions. Santiago Arias and Josep Palasí discuss how stricter...
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Mastering sustainability (2): Turning ESG goals into real-world success
Successful sustainability management requires a solid foundation. From reviewing processes to involving stakeholders and analysing external factors, SMEs can systematically integrate ESG criteria into...
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Mastering sustainability (1): How SMEs can tackle their biggest challenges
Sustainability is becoming increasingly important for businesses, but where should small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) start? Limited resources and complex structures often make the first step the...
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Green Deal sparks sustainable innovation in paints and coatings
How is the European Green Deal shaping innovation in paints and coatings? 🌍 Jeroen Diepgrond from Hexion highlights the push for non-toxic binders and reduced carbon footprints, driving sustainable...
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Unmodified kraft lignin: A sustainable alternative in anti-fouling coatings
Researchers investigated kraft lignin's potential in waterborne antifouling coatings. While laboratory tests showed promise, field trials presented challenges.
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Raise your voice – PFAS is on the brink
The EU plans to restrict the use of PFAS by 2026. This group of more than 10,000 persistent synthetic chemicals is accused of accumulating in the environment and in the human body and cause significant...
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Lively exchange around the chocolate fontaine at EC Conference Bio-based and Water-based Coatings
Leading experts and researchers from the coatings industry and academia gathered in Cologne from 5th to 6th of October at the EC Conference Bio-based and Water-based Coatings with their focus on sustainable...
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Sustainability and regulatory pressure drive innovation in architectural coatings
Sebastian Quapp, Head of R&D at Maleco Farbwerk, spoke with our European Coatings editor Bettina Hoffmann about the significant shifts currently impacting the architectural coatings segment. The industry...
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BASF wants to focus more on alternative raw materials
The chemical company BASF wants to focus more on alternative raw materials in production. ‘These can be anything, even chip fat or slurry, but mainly they are substances such as biogas or bio-naphtha,’...
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High-performance alternative to cobalt driers
A novel, cobalt-free drier featuring manganese neodecanoate and an amine ligand delivers faster drying times for alkyd coatings, reducing toxicity without compromising performance.
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Bio-based coatings: “Maintaining high-performance standards is a delicate challenge”
Ayowale Soyemi, research assistant at Eastern Michigan University, shares insight into the latest developments in bio-based coatings, key challenges, and the importance of collaboration.
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Covestro develops protective coating with Apple waste using PUD-based technology
Beyond Leather Materials collaborated with Covestro to develop a protective coating for leather alternatives using apple waste generated in juice and cider manufacturing. The jointly developed coating...
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A farewell forever: PFAS-free products for the coatings world
There is currently much discussion about the use of raw materials containing PFAS in coating systems and their possible alternatives. Byk has now made a decision: no more PFAS-containing materials in its...