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Why Life Cycle Assessments Are Becoming the Financial Framework for Paint and Coatings Sustainability

Paul Doll Ramesh Iyer
May 8, 2026
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Life cycle assessments are redefining how coatings sustainability is measured, linking formulation decisions to quantifiable environmental impacts and product-level transparency.


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The Preservation Paradox

Why Biobased Paint Formulations Need Smarter Protection
Jake Jacobs PhD Geoff Clay
May 6, 2026
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Biobased formulations are reshaping preservation strategies as formulators balance microbial risk, sustainability pressures and regulatory limits.



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Evaluation of Soy-Derived Solvents as PCBTF Alternatives in Industrial Alkyd Coatings

Debora L. Hense-Hric
May 5, 2026
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Soy-derived solvents reduce VOCs in alkyd coatings while improving corrosion resistance and flexibility, offering a viable alternative to PCBTF.


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Acrylic Emulsion Extender Improves Scuff and Mar Resistance in Low-Sheen Coatings

April 21, 2026
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A 100% acrylic emulsion extender improves scuff and mar resistance while reducing inorganic extender use in low-sheen coating formulations.


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2026 Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit Connects Research to Application

Courtney Bassett
April 3, 2026
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Short courses and new program elements deepen the link between coatings research and real-world performance challenges.



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Enhancing Block Resistance in Low-VOC Acrylic Paints Using Silane-Modified Colloidal Silica

Oleg Afanasyev PhD Dr. Peter Greenwood
March 11, 2026
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Silane-modified colloidal silica improves block resistance in low-VOC acrylic paints while maintaining gloss, stability and compatibility in waterborne coating formulations.


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Replacing Fluorine-Based Additives in Coating Formulations

Jim Reader
March 6, 2026
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This article examines non-fluorinated surfactant and defoamer strategies for maintaining wetting, defect control and performance in waterborne coating formulations.


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Dispersion Blades: Design, Function and Performance

Nowak Industrial Products
January 16, 2026
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An overview of dispersion blade design, flow mechanics and best practices for achieving consistent particle dispersion in paint and coatings manufacturing.


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Inside the AI Shift in Coatings

Insights from the CTT Summit Keynote Panel
PCI Editorial Staff
December 29, 2025
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Industry leaders share real-world examples of how AI is reshaping coatings R&D, from data foundations to formulation speed, sourcing and talent strategy.


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Driving Sustainability and Performance

A snapshot of the coatings market from Behr Paint Company
Behr
December 17, 2025
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Behr outlines how sustainability goals, digital tools and high-performance coatings are influencing product development and customer expectations.



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