New book on the sustainability of coatings
The new book "Sustainability of Coatings" explains how coatings contribute to global sustainability goals, going beyond performance optimization to include life cycle analysis, emissions categorization and circular economy principles.
Combining chemical formulation, process engineering and environmental responsibility, Manfred Schwartz's new book "Sustainability of Coatings" aims to redefine the role of coatings as active contributors to climate protection rather than passive consumables. Sustainability of Coatings" serves as a guide for formulation chemists, process engineers, R&D specialists and decision-makers responsible for environmental strategies. Whether from academia or industry, readers will find both conceptual frameworks and practical methods for quantifying, comparing and improving the environmental performance of coating systems - from raw material selection to end-of-life considerations.
Overview of the life cycle of coatings
The book "Sustainability of Coatings" provides a holistic overview of the life cycle of coatings and combines scientific knowledge with industrial practice. It enables readers to apply life cycle analysis (LCA), understand emission areas and design coatings with a lower carbon footprint while maintaining functional and aesthetic quality. Through detailed discussions of different coating types - solvent-based, water-based, powder and radiation-curing - it provides actionable insights on how to balance sustainability with efficiency and innovation. The work comprises 222 pages and is available in bookstores as both a print and e-book (ISBN 3-7486-0833-0 and ISBN 978-3-7486-0833-2).
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