Dr. Grant Musgrave graduated magna cum laude from the University of Colorado Boulder with a B.S. in chemical engineering in 2020. During his undergraduate studies, he conducted research on photopolymerization kinetics under Dr. Christopher Bowman and completed an internship at Colorado Photopolymer Solutions, focusing on the formulation and material testing of 3D-printing … [Read more...] about YP Highlight #18: Grant Musgrave
2026 Quarter 1
Innovative Water-based UV Resins for Exterior Applications
By Laurie Morris, senior chemist, and Dr. Terri Carson, technical director, Alberdingk Boley, Inc. Introduction Waterborne (WB) UV chemistry has shown significant growth in interior industrial wood markets because the technology provides excellent performance, low solvent emissions and increased production efficiency. These same advantages can be beneficial for … [Read more...] about Innovative Water-based UV Resins for Exterior Applications
UV-Curable De-Inking Oligomers Move the Industry Closer to Circular Plastics
By Endrit Shurdha, senior research scientist, Arkema Sustainability is a Materials Challenge Pressure to improve plastic recycling is increasing, yet progress remains limited. Globally, less than 10% of plastic waste is recycled, 1 and in major markets, such as the United States, recycling rates are reported to be as low as 5–6%. 2 Despite increased regulation and investment … [Read more...] about UV-Curable De-Inking Oligomers Move the Industry Closer to Circular Plastics
Health & Safety Resources from RadTech
RadTech International North America (RadTech) provides resources to members and to the industry regarding regulatory, health and safety updates. Recent postings on RadTech.org offer information on BACT, TPO and ozone emissions. BACT Listings for UV/EB What is BACT? BACT (Best Available Control Technology) is a regulatory requirement under the Clean Air Act, referring to the … [Read more...] about Health & Safety Resources from RadTech
Investigation of UV-C LED as a Source to Cure UV Hot-Melt Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives
By Zachary Gatland, product development scientist, Mactac North America Ultraviolet-cured hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesives (UV-HMPSAs) are acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives that can be delivered and coated as a 100% solid hot melt and cured with UV radiation. In recent years, the UV-HMPSA market has expanded, and many more commercial UV-HMPSAs have become available to … [Read more...] about Investigation of UV-C LED as a Source to Cure UV Hot-Melt Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives