Redefining Color Coating

Color palette for a sustainable future

Paints and color coatings significantly contribute to pollution by microplastics in our environment. In cooperation with the Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology STU in Bratislava, the doctoral research by Soňa Otiepková addresses the specific problem of bioplastics surface coloring. While bioplastics‘ main advantage is degradability, most paints and coatings are designed to last much longer than the product.

To develop a biodegradable color palette, Otiepková experimented with samples of Nuatan, a bioplastic developed by the crafting plastics! studio. The resulting formula contains binder resin based on soybean oil and mineral pigments. The final color palette is suitable for bioplastic surface coloring, and it was carefully designed to meet the requirements of commercial design projects utilizing bioplastics.

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