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Sustainable ink binders from renewable sources

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    Abstract

    Lignocellulosic materials have potential for novel sustainable ink binders. Finding proper combination of different wood based binders, for example modified hemicelluloses, in order to reach the demands set by printing process and end product is the future goal. Sustainability of inks could be further increased by using natural colorants although at the moment they have limitations for printing application. There already exists eco-friendly (EF) inks where parts of materials are renewable based. Also sustainable substrates are developed. Compatibility between new sustainable substrate selection and eco-friendly inks will be important in addition to recycling issues. Parallel development of both would be favorable. VTT is working together with industrial partners in increasing sustainability of both, substrates and inks.
    Original languageEnglish
    Publication statusPublished - 2012
    MoE publication typeNot Eligible
    EventEuropean Coatings Symposium: Novel developments for printing inks - Düsseldorf, Germany
    Duration: 15 May 2012 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceEuropean Coatings Symposium
    Country/TerritoryGermany
    CityDüsseldorf
    Period15/05/12 → …

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