OCCA Weekly Webinar - Levulinic acid derivatives as bio-based solvents for the coatings industry
Venue: Webinar
Date: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Time: 14:30 – 15:30
Our new Series 11 of OCCA Weekly Webinars kicks off with "Levulinic acid derivatives as bio-based solvents for the coatings industry" presented by Jonathan Lane of GFBiochemicals. The webinar will take place via Zoom on Wednesday 8 November at 2:30pm.
Abstract:
The coatings industry is still heavily reliant on fossil-based solvents. It faces a very significant task in transitioning to sustainable alternatives in order to meet the challenge of climate change, and the associated national and company targets for net zero emissions, while also delivering the necessary performance attributes. Bio-based solvents must be able to demonstrate both a high level of performance and compatibility within multiple types of coating formulations as well as being commercially viable to be considered as replacements. Derivatives of levulinic acid, specifically levulinate esters and ketals, offer potential as alternatives while also delivering significant HSE benefits. This presentation will cover the origin of these derivatives, sustainability and safety data as well as an overview of applications and performance within the coatings industry.
Speaker Profile - Jonathan Lane - Global Business Development Manager, GFBiochemicals
Jonathan began his career in the packaging sector before moving to the Polyurethane Systems division of Dow Chemical. With over 20 years’ experience in the chemical industry, he has led businesses in multiple countries delivering varied formulated product solutions for a wide range of applications primarily in the Industrial, Automotive and Construction sectors. As Global Business Development Manager at GFBiochemicals, Jonathan has made the move from petrochemicals to bio-based chemicals, with responsibility for commercialisation of a new and exciting range of esters and ketals derived from levulinic acid that offer extensive potential across the chemical industry.
