The chemical industry is at the forefront of sustainable development. With increasing societal and regulative pressures to adopt and achieve sustainability, businesses needs to be well informed and equipped on their sustainability journey. This session will look at the challenges businesses face in the current sustainability landscape and the potential collaboration has in helping to… Read more »
Graphene is a unique form of carbon that has extraordinary barrier properties as well as excellent thermal conductivity, strength, flex and other attributes that contribute to significantly improved coatings. This session will share what graphene is, the different types of graphene that are commercially available, and how using extremely small amounts of graphene in a… Read more »
A discussion on the benefits of bio-based solvents and the commensurate risks with regards to spill clean and disposal.
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… Read more »