Anti-fouling Unmodified kraft lignin was tested as a bio-based additive in water-based marine coatings. While lab results showed promise, field tests revealed minimal antifouling performance and poor mechanical stability at higher lignin loads. The study challenges assumptions about lignin's efficacy in maritime environments. Source: Butschle et al., Journal of Coatings Technology and Research, Volume 21, 2024. Adhesives Inspired by the Japanese art of Kirigami, researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a pressure-sensitive ...