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and properties in formulations. The best
performing ingredient combinations of
binders, additives, pigments and fi llers
will be used to create at least one demon-
strator-paint per each of the three use-
cases: high-volume UV-curable clear
coatings; water-borne trim paints for
DIY; and water-borne wall paints.

A top priority in PERFECOAT
mark the safety and sustainability of
bio-based paint and coating products
for users and environment. The project
will therefore quantitatively demon-
strate the sustainability improvements
achieved with bio-based solutions,
compared to conventional fossil-based
paints and coatings. This will be done
by establishing a framework for life cy-
cle assessment (LCA), life cycle cost-
Production of functional nanomaterial POSS ing (LCC), end-of-life strategy, and so-
(Source: Bio Envision/Funzionano)
cietal impact of the developed products
and processes on specifi c communities
and society at large. A social impact as-
sessment and market study started early
in the project and secure that all solu-
tions match the criteria of economic
feasibility and societal acceptance.

The PERFECOAT consortium will
present these and other fi ndings on
24 April 2024 at its upcoming stake-
holder event in Brussels, Belgium.
Registration is available at https://
events.renewable-carbon.eu/event/
bio-based-innovations-for-industrial-
applications/
Production of functional nanomaterial POSS
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