PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF UV-LED CURABLE BIO-BASED COATINGS CONTAINING POLYMERIC CARBON DOTS

The development of sustainable coatings based on renewable resources is becoming increasingly important due to growing environmental concerns and stricter regulations regarding fossil-derived materials. Among the available alternatives, UV-curable bio-based resins have attracted considerable attention because of their rapid processing, low energy consumption, solvent-free formulations, and tunable chemical architectures. However, the mechanical and thermal performances of many bio-derived resins still require improvement to meet the demands of advanced applications.