PROGRAM & LECTURES

List of lectures of the CPB 2025

• Use of α-silane binder for the production of solvent-free floor coatings, Marek, J., Radka spol. s r.o. Pardubice
• Silicone formulation for façade coatings, Cheikh Ch., Kowalska E., Wacker Chemie AG
• Innovative methods for open time determination in water-based paints: A novel approach to surfactant utilization, Brząszcz M.,  Clariant Poland Sp. z o.o.
• Clariant's Digital Formulation Factory – Your partner in coatings development, Ceccon J., Clariant SE - Succursale France
• The energy aspects of titanium dioxide use,  Pinková B., Jehlářová E., Kundrát L., PRECHEZA a.s.
• The effect of polysaccharide colloidal dispersion on paint rheology, Vlasáková J., Synpo, a.s.
• Synthesis of unsaturated polyester resins from bio-based monomers, Všetečka J., Honzíček J., Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Macromolecular Materials, Faculty of Chemical Technology, University of Pardubice
• Composite materials from unsaturated polyester resins and quartz powder,  Foltýn T.¹, Honzíček J.¹, Rubeš D. ¹, Pączkowski P.², 1 Ústav chemie a technologie makromolekulárních látek FCHT, Univerzita Pardubice, 2 Department of Polymer Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Lublin, Poland
• Solutions for Tannin Stain Control: Use of Functional Pigments and Liquid Inhibitors in Wood Coatings,  Daniel Klöpper,  Senior Research Technologist - Paints & Coatings,  BK Giulini GmbH
• Sustainable Anti-Corrosive Solutions: Zinc Phosphate Replacements and Low-VOC Corrosion & Flash Rust Inhibitors,  Daniel Klöpper,  Senior Research Technologist - Paints & Coatings,  BK Giulini GmbH
• Enhancing Zinc-Rich Epoxy Ester Coatings: Optimizing Corrosion Resistance with Functional Pigments,  Raycha Y., Kohl M., Kalendová A., Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Macromolecular Materials, Faculty of Chemical Technology, University of Pardubice
• Clarification of the causes of loss of adhesion of the coating system of a jet fuel tanker, Mindoš L., SVÚOM s.r.o.
• Renewable natural polymers as raw materials for binders and surface treatments,  Filipi M.¹, Hájková K.², Holeček T.²,  1. Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Macromolecular Materials, Faculty of Chemical Technology, University of Pardubice, 2. Czech University of Life Science Prague, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Department of Wood Processing and Biomaterials
• Use of monomers based on acrylated derivatives of vegetable oils in emulsion polymerization, Machotová J.1, Kolář M.1, Podzimek Š.1,2, Honzíček J.1, 1. Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Macromolecular Materials, Faculty of Chemical Technology, University of Pardubice, 2. Synpo, a.s., Pardubice
• Effect of surface preparation on the strength properties of the joint between cast epoxy resin and solid wood, Pacas P., Tesařová D., Mendel University in Brno, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology
• Synthesis of ZnO flower-like structure into wood substrate to enhance thermal stability, Paul D., Tesařová D., Mendel University in Brno, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology
• Application of semiconductor photocatalysis for air purification and surface treatment,  Hazafy D.¹, Baudys, M.^1,2, 1. University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, 2. Department of Inorganic Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague
• Treatment and recycling of wastewater from a galvanizing plant for surface treatment automotive components,  Dušek L., Šiška B., Korbel E.,  Institute of Environmental and Chemical Engineering,  Faculty of Chemical Technology, University of Pardubice
• Changes in legislation regarding conformity assessment, Kopecká A., Pôbiš J., Technical and Test Institute for Construction Prague - Certification and Assessment Department
• Experience with testing coating thicknesses by conical milling according to ISO 2808 method 6B, Sigmund J., Corosion engineer
• A small note on measuring coating thickness, Sliž J.,  European Coatings Laboratory
• The most common mistakes when installing air diaphragm pumps, Baudyš R., Katko s.r.o.
• Universities and industry in joint education of Ph. D. students, Hrdina R., Faculty of Chemical Technology, University of Pardubice
• Configurator of suitable PPE (personal protective equipment) based on an employee's work risk assessment, Kudrna T.,  Chemical industry association of the Czech Republic

Poster presentations

• Composite surface treatment using inorganic base structuring,  Mészáros M.,  Foitlová A., Steiner V., Krčmářová Ž.,  SVÚM a.s.
• Optimization of the composition of pigmented electrical insulating varnishes to improve hiding power in transformer applications,  Filová Z., Ďuračka M., Kocúrová K., Kozáková A.,  VUKI a.s., Bratislava
• Acrylic latexes from plant oil-based monomers as binders in waterborne facade paints,  Kohl M., Amponsah B., Machotová J., Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Macromolecular Materials, Faculty of Chemical Technology, University of Pardubice
• UV Ageing of Epoxy Resins for Surface Protection of Masonry Bridges: ATR-FTIR and GC-MS Analysis,  Zabloudil A., Tej P.,  Klokner Institute, Czech technical university in Prague

(The list of lectures and posters will be continuously updated).

Preliminary schedule

Wednesday 12/11/2025

17:00–20:00 – individual arrival, check-in

Thursday 13/11/2025

• 09:30–12:30 - arrival, check-in
• 11:00–13:00 - lunch
• 12:30 - opening of the program
• 12:45–17:45 - lectures
• 18:00-19:00 - dinner
• 20:00 - social evening and buffet refreshments

Friday 14/11/2025

• 08:30 - breakfest, check-out (until 10:00)
• 09:30–12:00 - lectures
• 12:00–13:00 - lunch
• 13:00 - departures

Conference topics

I. Pigments and Binders and their application in paints

• Raw materials for the formulation and production of paints
• Pigments, fillers and binders for paints
• Functional additives for paints and coatings
• Nanomaterials, nanotechnologies and their use for paints, coatings and their components

II. Paints for surface protection and material treatment

• Special surface treatments
• Features and options of "smart" coatings
• Application news and properties testing of paints and coatings

III. Technologies for the paints production, surface protection and materials pretreatment equipment

IV. Legislation and issues of influence of pigments, nanomaterials and surface treatment on the environment

V. Instrumental and analytical techniques for paints and their components

VI. Digitalization, AI, process analysis