Many coatings dry via chemical crosslinking reactions, which are catalyzed by transition metal complexes. The toxicity of some of these metals is under review currently. In this project, we will search for alternative catalysts based on transition metals that avoid potential toxicity.
Project supervisor

Bas de Bruin
Professor of Homogeneous of catalysis
University of Amsterdam
Project manager

Keimpe van den Berg
AkzoNobel
Project manager

Jitte Flapper
AkzoNobel