17 September 202016 September 2020 Polymer fiber-coating makes natural-fiber-reinforced plastics more resilient In collaboration with the University of Guelph, researchers at the Fraunhofer WKI have created novel NFRP by using technical thermoplastics combined with coated natural fibers
29 July 202024 July 2020 Bio-based water-borne polyurethanes reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals Chemists present bio-based water-borne polyurethanes which were reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals as coating films
24 July 202022 July 2020 “The cost-performance-sustainability triangle needs to be considered” Interview with Frank Hezel from BASF about the current market and the effect of the Corona pandemic to bio-based coatings
22 June 202017 June 2020 The automotive interior of the future: from display to vegan seat covers Covestro and its partners develop a premium concept: Material solutions for a seamless, fully networked mobility
15 June 202012 June 2020 Researchers Take a Cue from Nature to Create Bulletproof Coatings Engineers Produce Eco-Friendly Polymers Using Material from Shrimp, Mushrooms and Other Organisms
4 March 20202 March 2020 Birla Carbon and GranBio Technologies Introduce Breakthrough Innovation In Nanocellulose Dispersion Composite (NDCTM) Masterbatch For Tire and Technical Rubber Goods Applications
9 December 201919 December 2020 allnex Shows Sustainability Commitment By Introducing Bio-Based UV PUD For Industrial Wood Coatings "We continue to see an important growth in the waterborne UV market, driven by both performance and the green profile of the technology."
21 November 201918 November 2019 Clariant’s Licocare® RBW Vita bio-based additives for plastics receives award for sustainability excellence Material Health Certificate GOLD certification awarded for selected rice bran wax-derived additives
18 November 201913 November 2019 Eastman collaborates with NB Coatings to offer sustainable automotive plastic Trēva™ engineering bioplastic innovates for circular economy via proprietary recycling technology
10 October 20197 October 2019 Fraunhofer IWKS at K 2019: From Waste to Biodegradable Food Packaging Research Institution offers a new polymer raw material that increases the protective effect of plastic packaging without impairing its recycling or compost properties
7 October 20192 October 2019 K 2019 news: Palsgaard’s biobased additives offer safety, sustainability and superior performance With its Einar additive line, Palsgaard offer a food-grade and food-approved family of additives sourced from sustainably produced vegetable oils
27 September 201924 September 2019 Strong interest in Kotkamills’ barrier boards for plastic-free food service packaging solutions Experts explore and develop the possibilities that wood fibre brings to sustainable packaging solutions for a plastic-free world
11 June 20195 June 2019 DSM and Chenyang step up collaboration to drive sustainable coating solutions in China Collaboration aims more extensively to drive sustainable coating solutions in the Chinese market
31 May 201928 May 2019 Sustainable PU synthetics for the shoe industry Combination of water-based textile coating with regenerative fibers
10 May 20198 May 2019 Biopolymer Coatings Market to exceed $1.3 Billion by 2024 Strict environmental regulations along with rise in focus towards green and recyclable products may stimulate industry growth
27 March 201927 March 2019 Facilitating the shift to sustainable solutions Perstorp is extending its lead by announcing several new renewable product families at the European Coating Show 2019
25 October 201822 October 2018 Covestro receives MATERIALICA Design + Technology Award 2018: First biobased coating hardener for lightfast polyurethane coatings Pioneer for alternative raw materials
15 October 201812 October 2018 DRT names Quimidroga France as its new distributor As from 15 October, Quimidroga France EURL, a major European distributor has been appointed as DRT’s new distributor in the French market
30 October 201726 October 2017 Leaf Resources enters biodegradable packaging market leveraging Glycell strategy Innovative biodegradable coating product for the packaging market is based on lignin and also utilizes glycerol
20 October 201718 October 2017 First automotive refinish coating with bio-based hardener Sonnenwagen Aachen tests biobased coating-layer from Covestro at the World Solar Challenge
28 June 201726 June 2017 NatureWorks launches Performance Chemicals Division Vercet™ lactide-based chemistries offering will be more or less customized to provide solutions rather than just drop-ins
22 February 201720 February 2017 A bio-based coating has created a greener way to paint trains Covestro, Lankwitzer, Newag JV delivered a bio-based resin which is more effective than current coatings
1 December 201629 November 2016 Synthetic & Bio-Based Coatings For Automotives Global Industry Size, Market Share, Trends, Analysis And Forecast, 2012 - 2018
10 August 20168 August 2016 Superhydrophobic Coatings with Edible Materials Researchers collaboration develop bio-based coatings for a variety of daily consumed liquid products
18 July 201615 July 2016 Concerns over VOC Emissions to Accelerate Green and Bio-based Solvents Market Growth Globally New report titled “Green & Bio-based Solvents - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2015 - 2023"
30 June 201629 June 2016 Arkema innovates with bio-based resins for construction French specialty chemicals producer focusing green chemistry as priority research area
