A novel family of engineered polysaccharides ranging in molecular weight, distribution and polymer architecture has been under development utilizing an enzymatic polymerization process which allows for the direct control of polymer morphology of critical importance for the unique performance in various coating systems. <br/>The presentation will describe this new class of biomaterials and the application in various adhesive and coating systems. In either water based or solvent based formats, these engineered polysaccharides have the capacity to function as a substantial rheological modifying (thickening) agent with attractive sheer-thinning characteristics. These polysaccharide containing coatings demonstrate significantly enhanced opacity, whitening, tint-strength and matting characteristics, aligned with the current trend to identify novel materials that can optimize the utilization of TiO<sub>2</sub>. <br/>

Enzymatic polymerization: Engineered polySaccharides and unique properties in coating systems

2019 Spring National Meeting

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