On 19th July, TWI Ltd will be hosting a webinar titled "PFAS and REACH - The Changing Landscape for Fluoropolymers."

Time: 15.00-16.00, BST, UK 

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This webinar aims to address the possible challenges associated with new regulations in the field. The webinar will provide a unique platform for professionals in the industry to gain valuable knowledge and discuss the implications of these regulatory changes.

Fluoropolymers and related chemicals (PFAS) have been a key component of the industrial world for many years and are widely used in coatings, seals, firefighting foams, cables, release agents and as additives in drilling fluids. However, increasing concerns relating to the bioaccumulation of these materials is driving a more restrictive regulatory framework. Combined with a growth in litigation against PFAS manufacturers the future of these materials is unclear. TWI Technology Fellow Dr Alan Taylor will describe the key elements of this changing landscape and will highlight some of the emerging challenges.

Speakers:

Dr Alan Taylor FRSC FIMMM, Technology Fellow - Functional Coatings and Resins

Alan is a Technology Fellow at TWI, he is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. He holds a PhD in sol-gel chemistry from Warwick University and has over 25 years of experience of industrial R& D experience in the field of advanced coatings. He has participated in over 175 industrially focused projects including 30 large national and international collaborations. He has 20 patents and over 40 published articles to his name. He is an expert reviewer for the European Commission’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie programme and the UKRI’s Future Leaders Fellowship scheme.

Alan sits on the Surface Engineering Leadership Forum and his primary interests are related to the development and characterization of high performance, durable functional surfaces. He has mentored 14 PhD candidates and his interests include history and Manchester United.

Chris Wiseman, Industry Sector Manager - Corporate Development, TWI Ltd

Chris Wiseman is Corporate Sector Manager at TWI Ltd, for both the Aerospace and Equipment, Consumables & Materials sectors. He also has a specific geographic responsibility for TWI Industrial Members in India and in supporting TWI’s exciting growth there.

As a Materials Scientist, over many years, he has contributed to a number of technologies, including, corrosion prevention, thermo-mechanical forming, novel testing, process optimisation, joining and surface treatments.

Today his role is focused on developing technical and commercial opportunities for TWI and its Industrial Members around the World.