Whitepapers + Dossiers
Stay ahead of the curve with this collection of technical whitepapers and explore groundbreaking solutions through case studies, expert analyses, and market research results.
Or browse through exclusive dossiers highlighting the “best of EC Journal” on a specific topic or field of application – technical articles, interviews, product and market overviews that have been published in the past 1-3 years in the industry’s leading trade journal.
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Build the Lab of the Future today [sponsored]
UNCOUNTABLE
Millions spent on R&D labs can overlook the data they generate. But the right system transforms lab data into your most powerful evolving asset. A modern LIMS replaces disjointed spreadsheets and siloed tools with a connected digital platform, enabling searchable, structured data, collaborative workflows, repeatable experiments, and AI-driven insights. Move from fragmented data to a connected digital lab.
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Silane-treated fillers [sponsored]
HOFFMANN MINERAL
AKTISIL is a surface-treated filler offering exceptional benefits for coatings applications. Its specialized treatment enables improved rheological control, enhanced hydrophobicity, better corrosion resistance and increased cleanability, making it a versatile solution for high-performance and durable coatings.
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Camelina Oil: Sustainability meets performance [sponsored]
WORLÉE
The use of sustainable raw materials is becoming increasingly important in the coatings industry. As a regionally available raw material that hardly competes with food production, camelina oil offers new potential for the manufacture of binders and additives. Its cultivation
supports biodiversity, reduces the use of pesticides, and enables resource-efficient agriculture. Comparisons with established vegetable oils prove its performance, while chemical modifications enable adaptation to specific applications. Camelina oil thus opens up a sustainable alternative for high-performance and environmentally friendly coating systems.
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Sustainable Filler Solutions [sponsored]
HOFFMANN MINERAL
Surface-functionalized products, Pigment extender, Waterbased corrosion protection & Sustainbility strategy
Learn more about the unique mineral filler “Neuburg Siliceous Earth” and its application as pigment extender, in water-based corrosion protection and as single used filler in water-based DTM corrosion protection and explore the sustainability strategy practised at HOFFMANN MINERAL.
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Automated processes and digitalisation
COVESTRO
Explore a curated selection of technical papers recently published in the EC Journal and gain a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in lab automation and digital technologies. This dossier covers key topics such as automated rheology control, low-code platforms, AI-driven crater analysis, and digital quality assurance – highlighting applications and emerging trends in smart coatings development.
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Saving energy by using more efficient process technology [sponsored]
YSTRAL
By using more effective process technology, energy consumption can be lowered by up to 90% when compared to conventional technologies such as agitators or dissolvers. This white paper presents eight levers for greater energy efficiency in the production of paints, varnishes, printing inks and coatings.
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High-performing hardeners that boost sustainability with minimum effort [sponsored]
COVESTRO
With the partly bio-based isocyanate hardeners in the Covestro CQ range, coating manufacturers gain more sustainable, easy-to-implement alternatives to conventional fossil-based products. Designed for automotive and industrial coatings, these PDI trimers have a carbon footprint up to 30% lower than fossil-based equivalents – supporting improved circularity, while delivering a top-tier finish.
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Bio-based binders for high-solids two-component coatings [sponsored]
WORLÉE
Sustainability is changing the requirements for high-quality industrial coating systems. Find out how polyester polyols and especially their fatty acid-modified types – the alkyd resins – are offering a wide range of possibilities to make products more sustainable.
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PIGGING 101: OPTIMIZE PROCESSES [sponsored]
HPS
HPS advanced automated pigging technology recovers up to 99.5% of residual product from your pipes, significantly boosting yields and reducing waste. Take control of product recovery and profitability while minimising contamination risks. If you manufacture paint or coatings, download our “Pigging 101” guide to unlock higher yields, boosted efficiency, improved quality and resource efficiency.
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Natural fillers for modern coatings [sponsored]
HOFFMANN MINERAL
Outstanding versatility in the world of paints and coatings: HOFFMANN MINERAL’s functional fillers are presented in a wide range from yellowish to pure white, offering an ideal solution for reducing the pigment content. These high-quality fillers enable not only the adjustment of coloration, but also the precise control of rheological behavior, gloss or matting. In addition, the mechanical properties and resistance are improved. In the formulation of paints and coatings, HOFFMANN MINERAL products prove to be indispensable partners in achieving unique and perfect results.
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Advancing the Paint and Coating Industry to Greater Sustainability with Continua™ 8510P SCM [sponsored]
BIRLA CARBON
The journey to maximizing sustainability can begin with a few small steps that make a big impact. One such step is to replace conventional formulation components with more sustainable additives. Learn more about how Continua™ 8510P SCM, a Sustainable Carbonaceous Material (SCM) derived from the pyrolysis of End-of-Life-Tires, provides a way to make black powder coatings even more sustainable.
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Sustainable coating technology [sponsored]
DOW
Discover how technology from Dow is supporting the transition to a circular economy, allowing for more sustainable coatings. For example, revolutionary new PRIMAL™ Biobased Binders use carbon from plants to replace up to 35% of petroleum sourced material, reducing the environmental footprint of coatings while offering equivalent or better performance in interior paints compared to conventional waterbased binders.
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How to Replace MEKO with a Safe, Effective Alternative [sponsored]
ADVANSIX
Learn how 2-pentanone oxime (2-PO) provides comparable, if not better, anti-skinning performance than methyl ethyl ketoxime (MEKO) in air-drying alkyd paints and coatings. Test results show that 2-PO (EZ-Blox®) prevails on several fronts, including overall drying time, odor, color and dosage flexibility, with a much more favorable toxicological profile.
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Properties of silane-functional polyurethane-urea binders compared to classic two-component polyurethane coatings [sponsored]
WORLÉE
Two-component polyurethane coatings are used for the highest requirements. Find out how moisture-curing polyurethane-urea binders can significantly improve these properties.
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How to account for gloss when measuring color [sponsored]
DATACOLOR
Find out why glossy and matte objects can appear to be a different color, and how different amounts of surface gloss can accurately be taken into account when measuring, matching, correcting and controlling color.