The increasing demand for sustainable materials has greatly increased research into bio-based polymers in recent years. A research team has now presented a promising method for converting polylactide (PLA) waste into functional polymers. Event Tip: Bio-based CoatingsIn the EC Short Course “Bio-based Coatings” on May 6.-7., 2025, you will learn about plant-based raw materials in coatings, their production, and the challenges of replacing fossil-based materials. The course provides insights into sustainable alternatives and their impact on the industrySustainable alternative with versatile applicationsThe newly developed polymers not only exhibit low ecotoxicity, but also open up new possibilities for bio-based functional coatings. Thanks to their thermoresponsive properties, they can potentially be used in areas such as temperature-dependent coating systems or intelligent packaging materials.