Biopolymers as barrier coatings, biotechnology for coatings, and green additives will all be discussed at the conference, which will be attended by international experts from industry and academia.

Renewable-based and water-based PUR dispersions are also on the agenda for the ECC's May meeting.

Speakers will talk through research results on environmentally friendly techniques and take questions on their practical applicability.

The conference is aimed at research and development managers of coatings raw materials producers, coating formulators and end users of coatings.

Before the main conference, a pre-conference tutorial will take place on the basics of renewable resource for coatings.

More information is available from www.european-coatings.com.