{"id":157465,"date":"2024-06-25T07:22:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T05:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=157465"},"modified":"2025-01-31T13:08:23","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T12:08:23","slug":"biopowder-launches-application-lab-for-bio-based-coating-formulations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/biopowder-launches-application-lab-for-bio-based-coating-formulations\/","title":{"rendered":"BioPowder Launches Application Lab For Bio-Based Coating Formulations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p><strong>After developing Olea FP (Functional Powder) \u2013 a line of multifunctional fillers, reinforcing and texture particle \u2013 we can now\u00a0offer a 360\u00b0 approach\u00a0to solving customers\u2019 formulation challenges. This includes a number of bio-based guide formulations featuring an elevated bio-content, a reduced carbon footprint besides technical and mechanical benefits.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BioPowder Application Lab<\/strong>, our in-house R&amp;D, focuses on epoxy- and polyurethane (PU)-based systems for both functional and decorative uses. Our starting point is always the status quo, i.e. existing and commercially available binder systems filled with conventional mineral or polymeric powders. Then, we think outside the box and provide solutions that are functional, easy to implement and commercially viable \u2013 all with the lowest possible environmental footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>bio-based transition in the coatings industry<\/strong>\u00a0has been characterized by a substitutive approach: calcium carbonate, kaolin or similar mined powders are increasingly replaced by renewable, plant-based alternatives. In principle, this strategy is straightforward and produces comparative results. Our lab team also performs substitutive testing but always with an eye for innovation and unconventional solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"BorlabsCookie _brlbs-cb-youtube\"><div class=\"_brlbs-content-blocker\"> <div class=\"_brlbs-embed _brlbs-video-youtube\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_brlbs-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/borlabs-cookie\/assets\/images\/cb-no-thumbnail.png\" alt=\"YouTube\"> <div class=\"_brlbs-caption\"> <p>By loading the video, you agree to YouTube&#8217;s privacy policy.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy?hl=en&amp;gl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Learn more<\/a><\/p> <p><a class=\"_brlbs-btn _brlbs-icon-play-white\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-unblock role=\"button\">Load video<\/a><\/p> <p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"unblockAll\" value=\"1\" checked> <small>Always unblock YouTube<\/small><\/label><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><div class=\"borlabs-hide\" data-borlabs-cookie-type=\"content-blocker\" data-borlabs-cookie-id=\"youtube\"><script type=\"text\/template\">PGlmcmFtZSB0aXRsZT0iQmlvUG93ZGVyIEFwcGxpY2F0aW9uIExhYiBJbnRybyBWaWRlbyIgd2lkdGg9IjUwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyODEiIHNyYz0iaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS1ub2Nvb2tpZS5jb20vZW1iZWQveVBYWUhHREdvUXc\/ZmVhdHVyZT1vZW1iZWQiIGZyYW1lYm9yZGVyPSIwIiBhbGxvdz0iYWNjZWxlcm9tZXRlcjsgYXV0b3BsYXk7IGNsaXBib2FyZC13cml0ZTsgZW5jcnlwdGVkLW1lZGlhOyBneXJvc2NvcGU7IHBpY3R1cmUtaW4tcGljdHVyZTsgd2ViLXNoYXJlIiByZWZlcnJlcnBvbGljeT0ic3RyaWN0LW9yaWdpbi13aGVuLWNyb3NzLW9yaWdpbiIgYWxsb3dmdWxsc2NyZWVuPjwvaWZyYW1lPg==<\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can formulators benefit from our offer?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having started as a specialist manufacturer for natural particles, we are now also evolving as a bio-based material developer. After years of close collaboration with R&amp;D-centered customers, we have&nbsp;<strong>gained in-depth knowledge<\/strong>&nbsp;of market trends and material science challenges. Especially the coatings industry is taking a fast leap towards phasing out traditional components and adopting sustainable, plant-based alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We see ourselves as the link between R&amp;D, sustainability management and technical sales. Our goal is to support our customers in&nbsp;<strong>identifying new opportunities across departments<\/strong>. With a market vision, our experts can help accelerate coating makers\u2019 biobased transition \u2013 both from a technical and commercial perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the&nbsp;<strong>advantages&nbsp;<\/strong>of working with BioPowder Application Lab:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hands-on R&amp;D coaching on how to optimize existing formulations with a&nbsp;<strong>reduced carbon footprint<\/strong>: we assist customers at their lab (or ours) and conduct functional testing after incorporating Olea FP. This will give customers valuable insights in reactive properties, applicability, viscosity control and other relevant areas.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supply of&nbsp;<strong>ready-to-use guide formulations<\/strong>&nbsp;under a licensing model: particularly suitable for brand owners or manufacturers without laboratory\/R&amp;D infrastructure. BioPowder can offer a finished, marketable solution based on commercially available binder systems and Olea FP.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Formulation assistance<\/strong>&nbsp;with bio-based binder systems: numerous binder systems are now available as plant-derived alternatives to conventional petroleum-based resins. Examples are plant-derived polyols as components of bio-based polyurethanes. At BioPowder, we can assist with in-depth market insights and work with bio-based binder systems wherever possible and required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether your company is a start-up or a multinational corporation \u2013 our formulation services can accelerate your bio-based transition. Our ready-to-use systems and technical expertise will&nbsp;<strong>shorten your testing<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>and hence time-to-market<\/strong>&nbsp;of innovative, bio-based coating formulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, our multidisciplinary approach allows us to apply know-how from related product categories such as adhesives and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bio-powder.com\/en\/fillers-binders-carriers\/natural-fillers-sealants\/\">sealants<\/a>. Binder systems can often be applied across different industries, and so can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bio-powder.com\/en\/olive-pit\/hydrophobic-olive-stone-functional-powder-h50-h100\/\">Olea FP<\/a>. The art is to dose, blend and incorporate additives and pigments to obtain optimal functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Design and decorative coatings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our lab work reflects the requirements and trends of the coatings industry. We put ourselves in our customers\u2019 shoes and assist during any stage of their journey towards coatings with a maximum bio-content. To address formulation challenges in a practical way, we work with ready-to-use resin systems and modify them by adding our functional powder (Olea FP). For decorative coatings such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bio-powder.com\/en\/ultra-hydrophobic-material-bio-based-solution\/anti-slip-additives-paints-coatings\/\">floorings and wall paints<\/a>, we also offer&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bio-powder.com\/en\/architecture-design-construction\/bio-based-colors-decoration-design\/\">Olea Colors<\/a>, our line of&nbsp;<strong>biobased color particles for unique surfaces<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We work both in a substitutive and innovative way: sometimes a conventional filler is replaced by our bio-based performance powders while, on other occasions, we come up with totally new product formulae. Whatever binder system is used, our work&nbsp;<strong>includes functional testing<\/strong>&nbsp;to quantify improvements with regard to parameters such as viscosity, gloss, hardness, abrasion resistance and curing\/hardening time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Case studies: tried and tested coating systems with Olea FP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The following cases are meant to provide a&nbsp;<strong>short illustrative overview<\/strong>&nbsp;of our formulation work. They reflect the market situation and serve as a basis for guide formulations and customer-specific solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Case study 1: Epoxy-based (EP) coatings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We first tried to replace a conventional mineral filler such as CaCO<sub>3<\/sub> with Olea FP, using the same mass percentage of 50% at maximum, in the A component of a commercially available\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bio-powder.com\/en\/ultra-hydrophobic-material-bio-based-solution\/epoxy-resin-fillers\/\">epoxy resin<\/a>. The viscosity became too high, as too much binder was absorbed by the powder particles. While this conventional approach can be valid in some applications, it neglects that the system is designed for mixing components A and B + filler together. In that case, the results were very promising as viscosity was easy to control, and the system showed ideal self-levelling properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Observations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gloss is largely preserved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Olea FP particles move to the surface during curing, which creates an anti-slip effect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bio-powder.com\/images\/blog\/case-study-2.jpg\" alt=\"Case study 2\" title=\"Case study 2\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Comparative overview of filler systems in an aliphatic polyurethane (PU) system:<br>Left side: a ready-to-use formulation filled 10% quartz sand (grain size range = 0.1-0.3 mm) Right side: a ready-to-use formulation filled with 10% Olea FP (grain size range = 0.1-0.315 mm)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Note on volumetric use<\/strong>:<\/em>\u00a0CaCO<sub>3<\/sub> or other mineral fillers have a density (specific gravity) of 2.6 &#8211; 2.8kg\/l. Olea FP, in turn, is a lightweight filler with densities between 1.2 and 1.4kg\/l. At first, we tested a 1:1 replacement, although we had anticipated that the weight percentage needed adjustment. We subsequently replaced 1 kg of CaCO<sub>3<\/sub> with only 0.5 kg Olea FP to reflect the approx. 50% in weight reduction, i.e. half the weight at an identical volume. This proportional adjustment produced excellent results and proved the effectiveness of Olea FP as a lightweight filler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Case study 2: Aliphatic polyurethane (PU) coatings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>PU systems work with two types of isocyanates:\u00a0<strong>aliphatic and aromatic<\/strong>\u00a0ones. The former are quite inert in an aqueous environment while, in the latter, water is likely to produce a foaming effect due to a release of CO<sub>2<\/sub>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conventional PU self-levelling coatings contain around 40 &#8211; 50% solids by default. These powders or particles are generally barium sulphate or talcum with particle ranges up to approx. 300 microns. There are diverse opportunities to replace part of those non-renewable powders with BioPowder Olea FP in similar particle diameter ranges. A\u00a0<strong>volumetric replacement is recommended\u00a0<\/strong>for viscosity control, light weight of the coating and mechanical performance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bio-powder.com\/images\/blog\/case-study-2.jpg\" alt=\"Case study 2\" title=\"Case study 2\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Comparative overview of filler systems in an aliphatic polyurethane (PU) system:<br>Left side: a ready-to-use formulation filled 10% quartz sand (grain size range = 0.1-0.3 mm) Right side: a ready-to-use formulation filled with 10% Olea FP (grain size range = 0.1-0.315 mm)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Case study 3: Polyaspartic coatings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Polyaspartic resins are a number one choice for scratch- and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bio-powder.com\/en\/glossary\/abrasion-resistance\/\">abrasion-resistant<\/a>&nbsp;floorings. The formulations are often applied in thick layers in the millimeter range. In filled systems,&nbsp;<strong>the filler content can be high<\/strong>, which means that high doses of bio-content (biodegradable matter) can be incorporated. Compatibility tends to be impeccable.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bio-powder.com\/images\/blog\/case-study-3.jpg\" alt=\"Case study 3\" title=\"Case study 3\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">VOC-free polyaspartic systems with 10% filler content<br>Left side: top-coat with 10% quartz sand as an anti-skid-filler<br>Right side: polyaspartic top-coat filled with 10% Olea FP<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Observations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>both quartz and Olea FP create an anti-slip effect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PA-TC-5 produces an \u201corange peel\u201d texture during curing. This surface is particularly suitable for matte floorings and automotive fittings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages of Olea FP for coatings in a nutshell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improved&nbsp;<strong>hardness and resistance<\/strong>: abrasion test results available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Matting effects<\/strong>: reduction of gloss even at low doses below 5%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unique design and&nbsp;<strong>anti-skid effects<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduced curing times<\/strong>: internal studies have demonstrated an acceleration of curing\/hardening by 50% (after one night) when quartz is replaced with Olea FP by mass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduced adhesiveness<\/strong>&nbsp;(\u201cstickiness\u201d) in PU systems: surfaces become easier to clean<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced recyclability<\/strong>&nbsp;due to biodegradable content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After developing Olea FP (Functional Powder) \u2013 a line of multifunctional fillers, reinforcing and texture particle \u2013 we can now\u00a0offer a 360\u00b0 approach\u00a0to solving customers\u2019 formulation challenges. 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