Coatings resins synthesized from oil-based precursors- A review

Abstract

With the increasing focus in the past few years on finding renewable, sustainable, and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional fossil fuel and other non-renewable raw materials, the coating industry has adapted to the use of oils from various naturally occurring oilseeds. These oilseeds are not only beneficial for the environment but also ameliorate and incorporate many properties in the traditional polymeric resins. In this review, four widely used polymeric resins, namely polyester amides, epoxies, alkyds, and polyurethanes are discussed. The use of oils in each of these resins and the various benefits are discussed.