All the papers published during 2022

RESINS

• A new toolbox for waterborne energy-curable biobased coatings – ALLNEX
• How polysulfides improve the flexibility and chemical resistance of epoxies – NOURYON/LAWRENCE IND.
• Coil coatings manufactured with resins from sustainable raw materials – NOVARESINE
• Bio-based resins on the rise to provide alternatives to conventional fossil-derived products – HELIOS RESINS
• A unique plant-based solution for a more sustainable world – COVESTRO

BINDERS

• The need for sustainable raw materials – recycled PVB for waterborne dispersions – SHARK SOLUTIONS
• Low VOC binder for interior and exterior architectural paints – VINAVIL

POLYMERS

• New bio-based oligomers to improve sustainability in the Energy Curing industry – RAHN GROUP
• High performance and renewability developed in waterborne polymers for coatings and inks – LAMBERTI

ADDITIVES

• A new class of rheology additives for water-based systems – BYK
• High performance modified polysiloxane-based defoamer for waterborne coatings, varnishes and inks – PROTEX INT.
• From tradition to innovation: protecting surfaces from bacteria, molds, fungi and viruses – SAFIC ALCAN/TOLSA
• Mineral oil based antifoaming agents with excellent cost-effectiveness for decorative paints – CONCENTROL

PIGMENTS

• Pearlescent pigments, attention-grabbing colour and a striking finish –  GARZANTI
• Efficient use of TiO₂ pigment – JOCHUM BEETSMA
• Optimization of the stabilization process of aqueous TiO₂-pigment dispersions for dip coating applications – TINOX CHEMIE
• Paint innovation enables TiO₂ to be replaced with Limestone-based products – NORDKALK
• The dangers of working with TiO₂ – antimicrobial technologies  – MICROBAN
• Thinking outside the can: Taking a holistic approach to measuring a coatings’ total carbon footprint – THE CHEMOURS COMPANY

 WAXES

• Avoid microplastics – with biodegradable waxes – OXIPOL/DEUREX

CHEMICALS

• Deposition of cataphoretic organic coatings reinforced with functionalized graphene oxide-based fillers – UNIVERSITA’ TRENTO
• Polyisocyanates with low free-monomer content: everything you need to know – SAFIC ALCAN/WANHUA

BIOCIDES

• In-can preservatives – New study analyses the possibilities and limits of alternatives – THE GERMAN PAINT AND PRINTING INK ASSOCIATION

OILS

• The opportunities of camelina oil in alkyd resins – WORLEE

BIO-BASED CHEMICALS

• Carbon footprint reduction: two approaches using bio masses based raw materials – WACKER CHEMIE/IMCD ITALIA

ANTICORROSION

• Flash inhibitors for helping to prevent rust from water-based paints – BERND SCHWEGMANN
• The challenges facing zinc silicates at high temperatures – JOTUN

LABORATORY

• Reformulating latex paint recipes with VAE emulsions and other sustainable raw materials – SPEKTROCHEM LAB.
• The problem of paint softening – CATAS

PLANTS AND MACHINES

• The market after pandemic: the challenge between flexibility and partnerships – IMMEA
• IEC+ joins IM Group. Investments in Italy to increase the workforce and to improve industry 4.0 – IEC+/IM GROUP
• High efficiency manufacturing – In-line highly efficient dispersion and mixing technology – COMEC
• Titanium dioxide in mixing technology and plant engineering – Safe handling of the popular white pigment  – ZEPPELIN SYSTEMS
• Sustainable technologies for wastewater treatment – C&G DEPURAZIONE IND.LE
• Easing the process with IM GROUP’s “EasyPaint” concept – IM GROUP

PROTECTIVE COATINGS

• A new approach to fire protection – TREVOR FIELDING/FINNESTER COAT
• Intumescent coating based on nanofillers with anti-carbonation performance – IRIS COATINGS
• How high-performance catalyst technology improves durability in alkyd coatings – MILLIKEN

BIO BASED COATINGS

• Opportunity to accelerate bio-based coatings at industrial scale – SIRRIS

REGULATIONS

• Poison Centre Notification (PCN) and customized paints – LISAM SYST.

ECOLOGY

• Achieving a “net zero” economy requires adequate carbon accounting methods – CEFIC