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Home » Smart Coatings

Articles Tagged with ''Smart Coatings''

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AI Driving New Growth

for a Leading Minerals Supplier in the Coatings Industry
Hannah Melia
January 7, 2025
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AI can transform paint formulation, reducing development time, enhancing sustainability and opening new market opportunities with precision and efficiency.


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From Nano to Eco: The Buzz in Protective Coatings

Innovations Driving the Protective Coatings Industry
Research Nester
August 26, 2024
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Read about how the innovative protective coatings market is revolutionizing different industrial sectors.



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The Coatings Resins Market: A Comprehensive Analysis

Global Market Insights Inc.
July 29, 2024
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The coatings resins market is poised for remarkable growth driven by a confluence of factors, including technological advancements, increased demand across various industries, and a growing emphasis on sustainability. This article delves into the key drivers, market trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of the resins market.


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New Understanding of Oobleck-Like Fluids Contributes to Smart Material Design

New Understanding of Oobleck-Like Fluids Contributes to Smart Material Design

Sarah C.P. Williams
March 7, 2024
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Researchers at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering explore using piezoelectric nanoparticles for smart material design. The team discovered a key role for friction between particles in causing the materials to flip from a fluid to a more solid structure. Potential applications are paint that does not clump, liquids that harden into a mold when shaken, and wearable protective gear that stiffens when hit.


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Specialty Coatings Market Set to Surpass $4.6 Billion by 2032

Global Market Insights Inc.
January 2, 2024
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The specialty coatings market’s projected growth is driven by technological innovation, environmental consciousness, and industry-specific demands. As industries continue to seek tailored solutions for their unique challenges, the market is set to play an increasingly pivotal role in shaping the future of numerous sectors worldwide. This Global Market Insights market report details the current and future market drivers. 


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Emerging Trends in the Powder Coatings Market

Ashish Ladha
August 7, 2023
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The global powder coatings market is estimated to be ~$13 billion and ~2.8 million MT in volume. It accounts for ~13% of the global industrial coatings market, and there are more than 1,200 companies involved in production and sales of powder coatings. This article discusses some of the emerging trends impacting this industry.


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Better, Faster, Smarter; Innovation at Axalta

Dr. Robert Roop
July 17, 2023
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This article explores one company’s efforts to further advance global industry trends such as electrification, energy, resilient infrastructure, and sustainability through innovation and advanced coatings.


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The Role of Smart Marine Coatings in Meeting CII Requirements

Ryan Ingham Marciel Gaier Ph.D. Ilia Rodionov Ph.D. Mo AlGermozi
January 11, 2023
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The new era of hard foul release marine coatings can maintain an optimal CII rating for vessel owners through superior mechanical properties and the ability to maintain low hull roughness and skin-friction drag. 



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Smart Coatings Calls for Abstract Submissions for 2023 Symposium

September 23, 2022
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The submission deadline is October 21, 2022.


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Study Predicts Growth in Market for Smart Coatings that Fight Bacteria and Viruses

September 11, 2020
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Industry analyst firm n-tech Research has issued a new report, Smart Antibacterial and Antiviral Markets, 2020, that predicts the market for smart antibacterial and antiviral products will reach $1.3 billion by 2025.
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