Polyurethane (PU) coatings are often applied on high added value technical textiles. To date, most PU textile coatings are solvent based or water based. Recent advances are made in applying high solid and two-component (2K) PU on textiles. Currently,...
A biobased healable 2K polyurethane (PU) coating incorporating a Schiff base was synthesized and applied as a thin coating on textiles. The Schiff base, made out of cystine and vanillin, contained reversible imine and disulfide bonds and was used as...
In response to environmental concerns and the depletion of fossil resources, transitioning coatings toward sustainability is imperative. Bio-based coatings, derived from renewable biomass, represent a highly promising development pathway. This review...
The use of bio-based feedstock for the formulation of protective coatings has been implemented in the increased industrial supply of building blocks synthesized from biomass. The alternation of traditional polyurethane coatings by bio-based polyureth...
Polyurethane (PU) coatings are often applied on high added value technical textiles. Key factor to success of PU coatings is its versatility and durability. Up to today most PU textile coatings are solvent-based or water-based. Recent advances are ma...
The aviation industry needs to develop sustainable, fire-safe cabin interior materials. Although wood is eco-friendly, its high flammability makes it challenging to meet flame retardant standards. Enhancing wood fire safety requires the creation of a...
In recent years, many efforts are being devoted to the development of new materials that originate from renewable resources. Polyesters are one of the most important classes of such materials and several bio-based monomers are available for their syn...
The formulation of eco-friendly coatings with protective properties against corrosion and/or mechanical degradation requires the selection of appropriate bio-based binders and functional additives. Although the concentration of additives remains limi...
The properties of epoxy can be adapted depending on the selection of bio-based diluents and crosslinkers to balance the appropriate viscosity for processing and the resulting mechanical properties for coating applications. This work presents a compre...
This research investigates the effects of using edible gel coatings and bio-based packaging materials on extending the shelf life of cherry tomatoes. Two edible gel coatings (guar gum and guar gum +5% of a lemon (Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck pomace extra...
The phenalkamines (PK) derived from cardanol oil can be used as a bio-based crosslinker for epoxy coatings as an alternative for traditional fossil amines (FA). First, the reaction kinetics of an epoxy resin with four PK and FA crosslinkers are compa...
Polyurethane (PU) coatings are widely applied on high performing textiles due to their excellent durability and mechanical properties. PUs based on renewable resources were developed to improve the environmental impact of coatings by decreasing the c...
This study investigates the substitution of fossil-based isocyanates with bio-based alternatives in polyurethane resin (PU) coatings and polyurethane dispersion (PUD) coatings, focusing on mechanical and thermal performance. The coatings were formula...
The increasing demand for sustainable materials in the coatings industry is driving the replacement of synthetic components with bio-based alternatives. In this study, Tagua powder, derived from the seeds of Phytelephas macrocarpa, was incorporated a...
Background: One of the foremost causes of microbial infections and propagation is improper sanitation and hygiene maintained in public places. Accumulation of stains and microbes results in the spread of infections. Also, due to the extensive use of...
The durability of reinforced concrete strongly depends on the environment in which it is located; in any case, the concrete and the reinforcing bars it contains are constantly subject to slow deterioration processes. The protection of concrete struct...
In this work, several bio-based main-chain type benzoxazine oligomers (MCBO) were synthesized from eugenol derivatives via polycondensation reaction with paraformaldehyde and different diamine. Afterwards, their chemical structures were confirmed by...
The paper tissue industry is a constantly evolving sector that supplies markets that require products with different specific properties. In order to meet the demand of functional properties, ensuring a green approach at the same time, research on bi...
Non-isocyanate polyurethanes (NIPUs) represent a sustainable alternative to conventional isocyanate-based systems, eliminating toxic reagents while maintaining good performance. In this study, bio-based NIPU coatings were synthesized from carbonated...
A solvent-free route of initiated chemical vapor deposition (iCVD) was used to synthesize a bio-renewable poly(α-Methylene-γ-butyrolactone) (PMBL) polymer. α-MBL, also known as tulipalin A, is a bio-based monomer that can be a susta...
Due to long-term problems related to environmental protection, economic aspects, and waste management in the chemical industry, it is justified to develop renewable polymers as an alternative to synthetic polymers. Two kinds of acrylic bio-renewable...
Waterborne polyurethane-urea dispersions (WPUD), which are based on 100% bio-based semi-crystalline polyester polyol and isophorone diisocyanate, have been successfully synthesized and doped with single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) to obtain a fin...
The present experimental work analyses the potential of lignin as a matrix for materials made from renewable resources for composite components and the production of hybrid semi-finished products by coating a flax fibre yarn. Natural fibres, due to t...
Bio-based polyurethane (PU) is synthesized either via the prepolymerization or addition polymerization of bio-based polyols and isocyanates. PU synthesized from vegetable-oil-based polyols has excellent properties for various application needs. Bio-b...
This review emphasizes the recent ongoing shift in the wood coating industry towards bio-based resources and circular economy principles, promoting eco-friendly alternatives. In addressing wood’s vulnerabilities, this study investigates the use...
This paper provides a synthetic and comprehensive overview on environmentally friendly anticorrosive polymeric coatings. Firstly, the economic and environmental impact of corrosion is presented to highlight the need of anticorrosive polymeric coating...
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) particles are commonly used for thermal insulation in lightweight building materials due to their low density, low thermal conductivity, and affordability. However, shortcomings such as hydrophobicity and poor fire safety l...
Polyurethane (PU) coatings are applied on technical textiles for their superior properties. Up to now, PU-coated textiles are not recycled at end of life. Landfilling is still the most occurring way of processing PU waste. Next to looking to sustaina...
In this work a multi-criteria analysis and an optimization tool were developed, which allows the substitution of fossil-based solvents with bio-based alternatives based on Hansen solubility parameters and various physical parameters, such as the boil...
Waterborne polyurethane-urea dispersions (WPUD), which are based on fully biobased amorphous polyester polyol and isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI), have been successfully synthesized obtaining a finishing agent that provides textiles with an enhanced h...
Food waste has emerged as a critical worldwide concern, resulting in environmental deterioration and economic detriment. Bio-based natural polymer coatings and films have emerged as a sustainable solution to food preservation challenges, particularly...
The growing concern over the transmission of pathogens, particularly in high-risk environments such as healthcare facilities and public spaces, necessitates the development of effective and sustainable antimicrobial solutions. Traditional coatings of...
A novel delivery method for the application of bio-based biostimulants as seed coatings was developed using different sources of liquid and powder forms of vermicompost and soy flour. Micronized vermicompost (MVC) and soy flour (SF) were mixed in dif...
Bio-based coating materials were prepared from epoxidized soybean oil as a renewable source. Acetoacetylated soybean oil was synthesized by the ring-opened and transesterification reaction of epoxidized soybean oil, and its chemical structure was cha...
The article is the first review encompassing the study and the applications of polyester-based coatings for the corrosion protection of steel. The impact of corrosion and the challenges encountered thus far and the solutions encountered in industry a...
This study aims to assess the functionality of a bio-derived additive, comprising rice bran wax infused with green tea, as an environmentally sustainable and adaptable pigment for wood coatings. Additionally, the effectiveness of the bio-based additi...
Fruit and vegetable-based materials, rich in phenolic pigments, and especially anthocyanins, have attracted attention as promising sources for bio-based antioxidant coating polymers, being a non-toxic, natural, ecofriendly, and green label solution t...
Applying coatings of paraffins and other synthetic waxes is a common approach to impart hydrophobic properties to fibres and thus control their surface characteristics. Replacing these fossil-based products with alternatives derived from renewable re...
The aim of this work was to examine the advantages and disadvantages of using spirulina-derived pigment as a bio-based colorant for wood impregnators. It investigated the effects of three different quantities of spirulina granules on the aesthetic pr...
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations were used for the evaluation of critical issues associated with coating processes with the aim of developing and optimizing this important industrial technology. Four different models, namely, the consta...
With the increasing shortage of petroleum resources and the growing seriousness of environmental pollution, the exploitation and application of bio-based coatings derived from renewable resources have become increasingly important for the woodworking...
Epoxy resin coatings are widely employed for steel protection owing to their excellent adhesion, chemical stability, mechanical strength, and barrier properties. However, conventional bisphenol A-based resins and organic solvents may pose risks to re...
Metals used for food canning such as aluminum (Al), chromium-coated tin-free steel (TFS) and electrochemically tin-plated steel (ETP) were coated with a 2–3-µm-thick layer of polyaleuritate, the polyester resulting from the self-esterific...
The development of sustainable, water-based conductive coatings is essential for advancing environmentally responsible wearable and printed electronics. Achieving high electrical conductivity and wash durability remains a key challenge. This is large...
Despite the fact that PEDOT:PSS has been successfully used in the field of flexible electronics, some of its applications in the domain of rigid conductive coating have been limited by the pricey cost and subpar mechanical properties (hardness, adhes...
Waste production is a worldwide concern due to its adverse impact on the environment, as well as on the health of living beings. Sustainable development states the urgent need to implement actions to gradually replace fossil resources, including the...
This work aims to reveal the effect of a high amount of cellulose fibers on the durability and protective behavior of a bio-based wood paint. The influence of the filler on the morphology of the coatings was investigated by scanning electron microsco...
An advanced, eco-friendly, and fully bio-based flame retardant (FR) system has been created and applied to the cellulose structure of the cotton fabric through a layer-by-layer coating method. This study examines the flame-retardant mechanism of prot...
The journal retracts the article “Hydrophobic and Superhydrophobic Bio-Based Nano-Magnetic Epoxy Composites as Organic Coating of Steel” [...]
The growing demand for sustainable packaging materials highlights the need for bio-based alternatives to fossil-derived polymers, particularly in barrier applications where reduced environmental impact and recyclability are critical. Poly(lactic acid...
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