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ACS 2026 brought coatings professionals to Indianapolis for technical sessions, exhibitor innovations, live industry polling and PCI’s expanded show-floor coverage.

ACD research shows how Responsible Distribution supports safer chemical handling, stronger environmental controls and more reliable coatings supply chains.

This article examines how multifunctional architectural coatings combine air-purification and thermal-regulation technologies within sustainable building envelopes.

New developments in graphene, nanoparticle and silicone additives point to more integrated performance, improved durability and evolving formulation strategies.

Biobased formulations are reshaping preservation strategies as formulators balance microbial risk, sustainability pressures and regulatory limits.

Academic research examines how in-situ nanoparticle integration affects coating structure and microbial resistance.

The RDY additives range delivers compliance without compromise, high performance without hazardous chemistries.

Provalux™️wax emulsions and Disper-Aid™️dispersants deliver optimized particle size distribution, enhanced surface modification, improved pigment wetting, and formulation stability.

Silicone compounds are a natural fit for many PFAS applications.

The Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit call for abstracts is in its final weeks, with rolling review continuing as the technical program takes shape. The deadline for submissions is April 10.