Modular coating platforms combine antimicrobial, hydrophobic and durability features in customizable formulations engineered for efficiency, performance and multifunctional protection.
Disruptive innovation is reshaping the coatings industry through technologies like cool roof coatings, paint protective films and market-driven strategies.
Over two decades, graphene has revolutionized coatings by enhancing corrosion resistance, durability, conductivity and sustainability, paving the way for next-generation formulations.
Field testing confirms that broad-spectrum, encapsulated dry-film preservatives provide long-term protection against fungal and algal growth, outperforming competitor formulations in diverse environmental conditions.
Rice scientists developed nanocrystals that effectively kill bacteria under visible light, paving the way for advancements in antimicrobial treatments.
Explore how antimicrobial nanocoatings are transforming industries like automotive, healthcare and packaging by providing advanced protection against microbes.
Paint and coatings contribute to global health in many unseen ways, like reducing the risk of infection, keeping our food supply chain safer, giving us more time to escape a fire, and eliminating exposure to dangerous materials. Get the details in this installment of our new Innovation Insights column.