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Waterborne polymers and coatings from bio-based butenolides
Andries Jensma1, Niels Elders2, Keimpe J van den Berg2
1Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, Advanced Research Center Chemical Building Blocks Consortium (ARC CBBC), University of Groningen 9747 AG Groningen The Netherlands b.l.feringa@rug.nl.
Green Chemistry : an International Journal and Green Chemistry Resource : GC
|August 23, 2024
Summary
Researchers developed sustainable poly-butenolide dispersions for waterborne coatings. This innovation offers a bio-based alternative to traditional binders, advancing eco-friendly paint technology.
Area of Science:
- Polymer Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Sustainable Chemistry
Background:
- The coatings industry seeks sustainable, bio-based alternatives for polymeric binders.
- Poly-butenolides were previously introduced as bio-based replacements for solventborne and UV-curing acrylate coatings.
- Developing waterborne coating formulations is crucial for reducing environmental impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the initial development of aqueous poly-butenolide dispersions.
- To enable the application of poly-butenolide binder technology in waterborne coatings.
- To advance sustainable binder solutions for the coatings sector.
Main Methods:
- Synthesis of poly-butenolides.
- Development of dispersion techniques for poly-butenolides in aqueous media.
- Characterization of the resulting aqueous poly-butenolide dispersions.
Main Results:
- Successful creation of the first aqueous poly-butenolide dispersions.
- Demonstration of poly-butenolides as a viable component for waterborne coating systems.
- Establishment of a pathway for novel bio-based binder technology in waterborne applications.
Conclusions:
- Aqueous poly-butenolide dispersions represent a significant step towards sustainable waterborne coatings.
- This technology platform offers a promising bio-based alternative to conventional coating binders.
- Further research can expand the utility of these dispersions in various coating applications.
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