Review by Benjamin R. Nelson and Bruce E. Kirkpatrick, University of Colorado Boulder, Chemical and Biological Engineering Editor’s Note: This new section is designed to feature concise reflections from graduate students on recent academic reports regarding the development of technologies in the UV/EB curing space. Each commentary highlights key findings on a specific … [Read more...] about Emerging Applications of 1,2-dithiolanes in Diverse (Photo)polymerizations
Sustainability
Life Cycle Assessment Sheds Light on KPIs of the UV/EB/LED Industry
By Cara Bommarito, sustainability manager, RadTech Historically, sustainability and its benefits have been challenging to quantify. This is because ‘sustainability’ is a subjective term, with the definition changing depending on the person who defines it. In the early 2000s, the world – and, particularly the US – experienced an environmental boom due to the overwhelming … [Read more...] about Life Cycle Assessment Sheds Light on KPIs of the UV/EB/LED Industry
Adhesives from Soybeans with a UV Cure: Green, Clean and Lean
By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology RadTech’s RadLaunch Class of 2024 included Nvirovate Materials, Inc., of Monroe, Washington. Nvirovate has developed soybean-oil-based, compostable adhesives that are UV cured. The company’s technology – based on a patent portfolio licensed from Oregon State University – delivers the only bio-based pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) … [Read more...] about Adhesives from Soybeans with a UV Cure: Green, Clean and Lean
Formulating Inkjet Inks with Sustainability in Mind
By Angelique Runacre, Fujifilm Ink Solutions Group Across all manufacturing sectors, there is a drive for sustainability. In the printing world, inkjet provides huge opportunities for reducing the environmental footprint of printed products throughout the value chain. This paper explores the challenges of formulating a UV-curable inkjet ink with this in … [Read more...] about Formulating Inkjet Inks with Sustainability in Mind
Advanced Coatings: Eastern Michigan University Group Develops Bio-Renewable Materials, New Cross-Linking Chemistries and Unique Processing Methods
By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology The RadTech 2023 RadLaunch Awards included a Special University Award that was presented to Dr. Vijay Mannari, director of the Coating Research Institute of Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Dr. Mannari earned the award for his group’s research and development of sustainable polymeric materials and processes for advanced … [Read more...] about Advanced Coatings: Eastern Michigan University Group Develops Bio-Renewable Materials, New Cross-Linking Chemistries and Unique Processing Methods