Biotech/Medtech
The Biotech/Medtech application includes, surface interactions, surface modifications surface characterisation, tribology, cleaning and cleaning formulation.
Chemicals
Developments of new molecules with beneficial properties, as well as use of existing registered molecules in new applications are creative tasks of importance to our customers.
Cleaning
YKI performs research in Hard surface cleaning, Laundry, De-inking, Surface modifications for facilitate next-time cleaning and Antifouling.
Cleantech
Particular focus is on "green", "clean" and "healthy" formulation and interfacial and nanotechnologies directed at coatings for energy production, energy transport and storage, and energy efficiency enhancing technologies.
Coatings
Strategic important for the coatings area are Anti(bio)fouling, Reduced dirt pick-up, Reduced staining, Improved scratch resistance, Anti-corrosion and Improved UV protection.
Foods
Deep understanding of the physical chemistry of foods helps YKI to characterise, improve and create novel food products and ingredients. Our research has been particularly devoted to emulsions, powders, and fat based systems.
Materials
The research within nanostructured materials is aimed at industrial innovation through technical understanding and new materials discovery. Application areas include active delivery and novel pigmentation for cosmetics, paper and advanced coatings.
Paper and Packaging
Within Paper and Packaging YKI performs research in wetting, wet-end paper chemistry, surface modification of fibers, novel and sustainable materials based on nanotechnology and integration of new functionalities in future packaging.
Personal and Beauty Care
The research within Personal and Beauty Care includes emulsions, colloid and surface science and particle science. This forms a perfect fit with the needs of the personal and beauty care industry.
Pharmaceuticals
Among prioritised research themes at YKI should be mentioned complex liquid formulations, solid and powder formulations, formulation of labile biomolecules, biosurfaces and rational formulation.
Polymers
The application area of Polymers includes activation of web materials, preparation of superhydrophobic surfaces, preparation of durable, hydrophilic polymer surfaces, functionalisation of polymer surfaces, plasma-deposited barrier coatings, cleaning and activation of polymeric materials for improved adhesion and surface modification of fabrics.
Printing
Activities within Printing include stability, rheology and surface tension of inks, wetting, spreading and penetration of liquid inks on paper, adsorption of ink and printed functionality.