Sustainability
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Interview powder coatings: trend towards higher-end applications
Developments will be driven by the need to reduce energy demand, costs, and the carbon footprint. Our editor Kirsten Wrede spoke to Alessandro Vulcano, Global Sector Head Liquid Systems at Birla Carbon,...
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Formaldehyde-free bio-adhesive for wood-based materials production
By means of a wood-based panel for interior construction, researchers from the Fraunhofer WKI are demonstrating the application possibilities for a newly developed, formaldehyde-free bio-adhesive.
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New film for biodegradable food packaging
Xyloglucan from tamarind seed kernel powder and chitosan were prepared using acetic acid as an oxidising agent to form a xyloglucan-chitosan film.
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FEICA: Support for the Green Deal
Jana Cohrs–Rahmoun, Executive Director Regulatory Affairs at FEICA, Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry, outlines the situation at the market for adhesives.
News Production & Lab
Upcycling PET waste to polyurethane acrylate
A recently conducted study describes the bio-based upcycling of poly(ethylene terephthalate) waste to UV-curable polyurethane acrylate.
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Biodegradable superhydrophobic coating
Scientists have described the preparation and application of a biodegradable and superhydrophobic polylactic acid/carnauba wax coating.
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Green alternative to chromates coatings
A new study intruduces the development of self-healable acrylic water-based environmental-friendly coating as an alternative to chromates coatings.
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Novel sustainable protective wood coating
A new paper presents an eco-friendly biocarbon/tung oil coatings with hydrophobic and UV-shielding properties for outdoor wood substrates.
News Markets & Companies
Adler new member of Climate Alliance Tyrol
The Climate Alliance network supports companies, communities and educational institutions in their commitment to a sustainable economy and society. Recently, the Austrian paint manufacturer Adler also...
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Akzo Nobel: 100% renewable electricity in North America
According to a press statement, all of Akzo Nobel’s locations in North America are now operating on 100% renewable electricity. This is intended to underline the company's ambition of reducing carbon...
News Coatings Technologies
“A radical change in the way coatings are manufactured
We asked Dr Eva García-Lecina, Director of Cidetec Surface Engineering about trends in functional coatings.
News Markets & Companies
Heubach Colorants India invests in renewable energy projects
Heubach Colorants India will be investing in renewable energy projects to power its sites in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
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World Coatings Council publishes first global sustainability report
The World Coatings Council has announced the publication of its inaugural report on "Sustainability in the Global Paint & Coatings Industry".
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Venator to measure the carbon footprint of its products
Venator is working with Atos – a global leader in digital transformation – to measure the carbon footprint of its products.