Surfacing Science Seminars

09:30 - 10:30

The UK Regulatory Landscape: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going?

The session will include discussion regarding the impending PCN deadline, EPR, UK REACH and CLP regulations, and how companies can tackle issues that occur when supplying domestic and European markets

14:00 - 15:00

How Does Graphene Create Superior Coatings? 

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16:00 - 16:30

Laser Processing for Surface Preparation and Texturing

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16:30 - 17:00

A Circular Solution to Mixed Waste Paint Recycling: TiO2 Recovery and Reuse

The most in-demand pigment used in paints and coatings is TiO2; any improvements to its substantial environmental footprint are to be welcomed. PRA has developed technology for the recovery of TiO2 from mixed waste paint, providing a product with properties comparable to virgin product. Our industrial research project, in collaboration with Crown Paints, with support from Innovate UK, has taken this technology from the bench to pilot-scale processing. A circular economy approach to TiO2 manufacture, addressing the substantial environmental burden of waste paint and presenting an opportunity to recover valuable materials will provide significant benefits for sustainability and cost reduction.

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09:30 - 10:30

Meeting Net Zero: Challenges for Industry and Society

The session will address the challenges facing chemical and coating manufacturers: increasing energy efficiency and use of renewable energy; reducing reliance on fossil-based feedstocks for materials; and improving recyclability of products and packaging.

11:30 - 12:00

Navigating the World of Standards: A BSI Handbook

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12:00 - 12:30

Graphene in Coatings

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  • View full profile for Victoria LeeVictoria Lee Application Specialist - Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre, The University of Manchester
14:00 - 15:00

Flammable Liquids and the Fundamentals of Static Electricity

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