Evaluation of bio-based additives in architectural paints

The use of bio-based products (i.e. non-food products derived from biomass) in numerous industrial applications is currently arousing increasing interest. The industry is faced with two main challenges with regard to the use of these raw materials in paints. First, only a limited range of bio-based products is acceptable in terms of quality, cost and availability for this application. Second, there is a general lack of information about these products.