All the papers published during 2023

RESINS

• New 1K/2K acrylic binder with superior durability and outstanding versatility for wood furniture – ICAP-SIRA
• Novel acryl-modified polymers as perfect binder for high strength and high elongation applications – KANEKA BELGIUM N.V.
• Exploring the versatility of styrene allyl alcohol copolymer – LUERCHEM LLC
• Exploring the use of bio-derived, isosorbide-based polyols in the synthesis of high-performance PUS – ROQUETTE
• Optimizing the amount of phosphate surfactant in waterborne corrosion protection binders – POLYMAT, UNIVERSITY OF THE BASQUE COUNGRY (UPV/EHU)

POLIMERS

• Hard bio-based coatings based on lignin and silane modified polymers – KANEKA BELGIUM N.V.
• Reducing the use of polychloroprene in contact adhesives – MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS
• Cationic functionality in acrylic polymers without incompatibilities – ZSCHIMMER & SCHWARZ

ADDITIVES

• Biocide-free waterborne formulations: now it’s possible – SAFIC ALCAN ITALIA / ICL
• Light-stabilizer solutions that improve performance of 2K PU clear coatings as regards to regulatory requirements – SONGWON
• Innovation on anticorrosive epoxy systems restarts from silanes: new co-dispersant for high-solid and solvent-free – SAFIC ALCAN ITALIA / EVONIK Operations GmbH
• Liquid corrosion inhibitors to enhance corrosion protection – Laboratoires LABEMA
• Rheological modifiers and defoamers from renewable sources for the formulation of bio-based paints – SAFIC ALCAN ITALIA / SCOTT BADER / SCHÜTZEN / CHEMICAL GROUP / ICL / BK-GIULINI
• Improving indoor air quality with amino alcohols – ADVANCION

PIGMENTS

• Colloidal silver used as a multifunctional pigment in waterborne – Università di Trento

CHEMICALS

• The “boutique” of the low free monomer – SAPICI
• Novel waterborne epoxy curing agent designed for high performance anticorrosion coatings – Cardolite Specialty Chemicals Europe NV

BIOCIDES

• Protecting dry paints and coatings against fungus and algae using encapsulated biocides – CHEMIPOL

BIO BASED CHEMICALS

• Beet pulp for bio solutions – COSUN BIOBASED EXPERTS (CBE)

BIO CHEMICALS

• Mass balance approach to accelerate the shift towards more circular solutions – ARKEMA / PPG / PERSTORP

PLANTS AND MACHINES

• The world of filling machines: evolution towards a better, cleaner future – IMMEA DOSATRICI
• Lab 4.0 Advancement through innovation2 – Chemspeed Technologies AG
• The reuse of industrial wastewater: evaporation as a solution – VEOLIA
• Efficient processing of powder coatings: minimal cleaning times and simple further processing – HOSOKAWA ALPINE

COATINGS

• Fast cure intumescent coating for passive fire protection – HUNTSMAN
• Development of coatings for external façades in the modern building industry – IMCD ITALIA SPA

ANTICORROSION COATINGS

• Tackling corrosion generally and beyond the marine industry – JOTUN

REGULATIONS

• New provisions introduced by ADR 2023 – LISAM SYSTEMS ITALY

FILLERS

• Sustainable matting agent for emulsion paints based on modified calcium carbonate – OMYA INTERNATIONAL AG
• Functional matting agent for water-based clear coats – HOFFMANN MINERAL GMBH

SUSTAINABILITY

• How paints and coatings support the green building industry – PPG

TOOLS

• Measuring the strength of different adhesive bonds by means of analytic centrifugation – LUM GMBH
• Automatic liquid rheology control in the manufacturing process – FLUIDAN
• New software for inks and coatings colour management – URAI

WE FOCUS ON

• Rivestimento murale innovativo riflettente IR con concentrato di pigmenti a base di alluminio – ECKART
• Congratulations to the Sadino brothers at L’Aprochimide company– L’APROCHIMIDE
• Driving an eco-friendly production: hubergroup Italia implements a trigeneration plant – HUBERGROUP ITALIA
• Product innovation and sustainability to “create its own tomorrow” – GALSTAFF MULTIRESINE
• A century in Villadossola: the historical plant celebrates its centennial anniversary – VINAVIL

INTERVIEW

• Pigment preparations, water-based solutions and a strong focus on Italy – LUENGO COLOR