Sustainability
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Innovative frontiers in functional coatings: a conversation with Peter Greenwood
Peter Greenwood, Global Technical Development Manager at Inorganic Specialties at Nouryon, delves into the future of functional coatings, highlighting the role of colloidal silica in water-borne systems...
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Development of a novel coating technique for tomatos, using citric acid-crosslinked starch and cellulose nanofiber
Researchers found that the application of an edible coating, particularly by means of the innovative partial coating method, is an efficient strategy for extending the shelf life of tomatoes.
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Weilburger Graphics receives EcoVadis gold medal
Weilburger Graphics has won the gold medal in this year's EcoVadis ranking for sustainability. The company is now among the top 5 percent of companies assessed and has achieved a further improvement compared...
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Organosilicon anti-fouling coating
A new paper describes the construction and performance of waterborne organosilicon anti-fouling coating based on hydrosilylation.
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The Future of Functional Coatings: Innovations for Energy Efficiency, Sustainability and Safety
The realm of functional coatings is undergoing a renaissance, driven by the challenges of energy efficiency, sustainability, and safety. Andre van Linden, Director of Scientific Academic Partnerships at...
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British Coatings Federation publishes roadmap to Net Zero
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has launched its Net Zero Roadmap, outlining how the UK coatings sector will reach Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050, with a 38 per cent reduction in scope 1 and 2...
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Henkel switches to recycled cartridges
Henkel is gradually converting its portfolio of assembly adhesives and joint sealants in Europe to recycled cartridges.
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Unlocking growth in the paints and coatings additives market: A small change with big impact
The paint and coatings additives market sees promising growth prospects with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
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Perstorp receives a gold medal for sustainability from Ecovadis
Perstorp has advanced to a gold medal by Ecovadis for the year 2023. This means that, when it comes to sustainability performance, Perstorp now ranks in the top 5 percent of the industry.
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Fueling change: the sustainable resin revolution in the coatings industry
Discover how the coatings market is navigating challenges and embracing sustainability. In our exclusive interview with Miriam Peralta, Global Technical Marketing Manager at Lubrizol, editor Bettina Hoffmann...
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Charting the future of sustainable coatings: Exclusive interview with to Jinqi Li from Covestro
Covestro's new Shanghai facility, launching in 2024, champions eco-friendly PUDs, aligning with their broader sustainability mission and setting a strong example for green production in Asia-Pacific.
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“Conquer a slice of the market”
Andrea Moltrasio, President & CEO of Icro Coatings, reveals their innovative strategy to export sustainable wood coatings to the US. Learn how their high-tech solutions are reshaping the industry,...
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Anticorrosive self-adhesives from post-consumer PET bottles
A new study describes the development of anticorrosive self-adhesives from post-consumer poly(ethylene terephthalate) bottles for industrial applications.