Bio-based coatings - Articles - Page 4

BASF Launches First Biomass Balance Automotive Coatings in China

December 13, 2022

In BASF’s biomass balance approach, renewable raw materials are used when manufacturing primary chemical products in the production site. The proportion of renewable raw materials is then attributed to certain sales products, according to a certified mass balance method.

Teknos Supports Research of Bio-Based Binders, Paints, and Packaging Materials

December 6, 2022

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SUSBINCO, which Teknos is a part of, is a research project based on the search for sustainable and safe alternatives to current fossil-based binders and coatings. The project was launched in response to the coating industry's need to replace fossil-based raw materials, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Stahl Joins CLIB Biotechnology Network

August 3, 2022

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Stahl has joined CLIB.

Now Is the Time to Change Our Thinking

Kristin Johansson

April 27, 2022

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Now it is time to change our thinking and eliminate petrochemicals for good. Green bio solvents are the answer.

1,5-Pentanediol Diacrylate: A Bio-Based Alternative for UV-Curable Coatings and Inks

Mike Idacavage Dr. Kevin Barnett

March 9, 2021

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A multi-step continuous process has been developed to convert renewably sourced furfural to 1,5-Pentanediol (1,5-PDO), which is a low-cost renewable replacement for 1,6-HDO, a diol intermediate currently used to produce coatings, adhesives and plastics.

Green Chemistry: The Tug o’ War Between Headwinds and Tailwinds

George R. Pilcher

October 5, 2020

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Over the past couple of decades, there has been a lot of discussion, R&D, marketing and sales efforts aimed at converting as many products that are based upon fossil fuel-derived specialty chemicals to “green” (biosourced) analogs, as possible.

A Study of How CNSL Blends Affect Coating Properties

Synthesis and Studies of Corrosion-Resistant, Low-Cost, Water-Based Coatings for Steel Surfaces

Deepti Shikha Rita Awasthi

March 11, 2020

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It was found that samples having a higher percentage of CNSL showed excellent corrosion scratch properties, and successfully passed the humidity and blistering tests. Analyzing the overall performance of the films derived from each sample, it may be said that all the samples showed good mechanical, chemical and corrosion resis¬tance, keeping cost in mind.

Soybean Oil Offers Performance and Sustainability

Coupled with an Abundant, Affordable Supply

Kris Weigal Lee Walko

March 10, 2020

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Soybean oil is economical and abundantly available from soybeans sustainably grown in the United States. The hydrophobic nature of this bio-based raw material is a dominant performance attribute in a multitude of coatings applications.

New Bio-Based Solvent Supports Quest for Safer and More Sustainable Coatings

Dr. Fabien Deswarte Dr. Con Robert McElroy

August 6, 2019

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For companies looking for high-performance, nontoxic, sustainably produced solvents, a new bio-based solution offers a safer and high-performing alternative to the toxic dipolar aprotic solvents traditionally used in the paint and coatings industry.

Stahl and Elevance Announce Supply Agreement

March 22, 2019

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Coatings provider Stahl, Waalwijk, the Netherlands, and Elevance Renewable Sciences Inc., a producer of specialty chemicals from renewable feedstocks, have signed a supply agreement.