By Bob Wade and Mike Jeffries, Covestro High-performance UV-curable coatings have been used in the manufacture of flooring, furniture and cabinets for many years. For most of this time, 100% solids and solvent-based UV-curable coatings have been the dominant technology in this market, but in recent years, water-based UV-curable coatings have become a growing technology. … [Read more...] about Improving Manufacture Efficiency with Water-Based UV-Curable Polyurethanes in Wood Coatings
PFA-Free Sharpie® Marker and Stain Resistance for UV-Cured Wood Floor Coatings
By Nick Penrose, BYK USA, Inc. Regulations on PFAs (Perfluoro alkoxy alkanes) have become restricted in recent years due to their persistent, bio-accumulative and widespread nature. As more is discovered about PFAs there are links to higher cholesterol, weaker immune systems and liver damage, along with widespread contamination through the water supply across the US. This … [Read more...] about PFA-Free Sharpie® Marker and Stain Resistance for UV-Cured Wood Floor Coatings
In Memoriam: Ken Vessey
By Callie Higgins, NIST and RadTech PAMA Committee Chair It is with a heavy heart that we begin this new year remembering the incredible legacy of one of the photopolymer additive manufacturing community’s most cherished and impactful members, Ken Vessey. Ken was not just a colleague; he was a friend, a mentor and a voice of reason to so many in our industry. While his passing … [Read more...] about In Memoriam: Ken Vessey
UV Binders for Li-Ion Batteries: Part 1
In the 2023 Q2 edition of UV+EB Technology, an overview was provided of UV-/EB-based binders for Lithium-ion battery (LiB) applications as being a promising chemistry that first appeared as a demonstrated “Environmentally Green Technology.” 1 The author’s company has been developing UV- and EB-curable binders to replace polyvinyldifluoride (PvDF) and the hazardous solvent … [Read more...] about UV Binders for Li-Ion Batteries: Part 1
Developing Hydrophobic UV-Curable Clearcoats for Plastic Substrates Using Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Technology, Part 1
By Tahereh Hayeri (Neda), Coating Research Institute, Eastern Michigan University Editor’s Note: Coatings for plastic substrates are subject to challenges that can result in reduced gloss appearance and weak adhesion, among other issues. Researchers at Eastern Michigan University developed UV-curable Organic-Inorganic Hybrid (OIH) coatings that are said to offer superior … [Read more...] about Developing Hydrophobic UV-Curable Clearcoats for Plastic Substrates Using Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Technology, Part 1