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.
André van Linden
Director Coatings technology
AkzoNobel
Wesley Browne
Professor of Molecular inorganic chemistry
University of Groningen
Bas de Bruin
Professor of Homogeneous of catalysis
University of Amsterdam
Linda Eijsink
PhD candidate
University of Groningen
Johan Bootsma
PhD candidate
University of Amsterdam