By Joseph D. Lichtenhan, Hybrid Plastics Inc. Abstract Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS®) additives provide a simple-to-use chemical tool kit that requires only small loading levels to improve traditional formulations. At 1.5 to 3.0 nm in diameter, POSS cages provide a tremendous amount of surface area and volume control when incorporated into formulations. These … [Read more...] about POSS Coating Additives: Epoxy and Acrylic Tool Kits
New UV-Curable Polyurethane Dispersion for Fast Flash-Off and Good Physical Drying
By Youngsam Kim and Sungseo Cho, Miwon Specialty Chemical; and Rami Awad, Miwon Austria Abstract As environmental issues are becoming an industry-wide topic, the interest in water-based systems continues to rise globally. In addition to providing eco-friendly and nonflammable advantages, such systems also can be used in applications such as wood flooring, furniture, PVC … [Read more...] about New UV-Curable Polyurethane Dispersion for Fast Flash-Off and Good Physical Drying
Adhesion Enhancement of UV-Cure Inks onto Polymers by Gas-Phase Plasma Pretreatments
By Scott R. Sabreen, The Sabreen Group, Inc. Abstract The demand for UV-cure inkjet printing and coating onto two-dimensional and three-dimensional plastic products – including thin films – is rapidly increasing due to the advantages offered by full-color digital technology. Arguably, the most significant challenge to achieving robust print quality is inadequate adhesion to … [Read more...] about Adhesion Enhancement of UV-Cure Inks onto Polymers by Gas-Phase Plasma Pretreatments
Q. Why Measure UV LEDs?
I was drafted (volunteered) to take this column over from Dick Stowe when he finally convinced the editors of UV+EB Technology that he wanted to slow down a little. We owe Dick a big thanks for the work he has done to educate and help users understand UV technology, measurement and process control. He has done this not only with this column but over a long career, and I have … [Read more...] about Q. Why Measure UV LEDs?
Université Laval Joins with Industry to Develop Wood Product Finishing and Densification
By Nancy Cates, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology Positioning Canada as a global leader in green interior wood finishing and densification is the goal of a new, five-year research infrastructure at Université Laval in Quebec City. Using innovative practices to significantly impact the use of next-generation interior wood products, researchers hope to decrease greenhouse … [Read more...] about Université Laval Joins with Industry to Develop Wood Product Finishing and Densification