Paint and Coating Resins & Polymers

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The bio-based coatings market is growing rapidly, driven by environmental regulations, sustainability demands, and innovations in resins, polymers, and smart technologies.

A primer on alkyd resins, including formulation, oil length effects, curing chemistry and their role in industrial coatings.

This article details how aerosol paint systems align can design, propellants and water-based chemistries with air quality rules to ensure consistent performance.

Temperature control in 2K coating processes improves component mixing, induction time management and viscosity stability, helping manufacturers reduce waste and improve application outcomes.

Half of Holyhead station was painted with a traditional system, while the other half used a next-generation inhibitor for comparison.

Advanced latex design enables exterior paints to meet weatherability, hardness and VOC limits without sacrificing performance or durability.

Recycled PET is transforming powder coating technology, offering a sustainable solution that reduces waste while maintaining high performance standards.

Bio-based agricultural chemicals are degrading legacy finishes, pushing formulators to develop new resin systems that resist acids, microbes and ultraviolet exposure.

A co-curing blend of polyolefin, polyurethane and polyaspartic resins eliminates layers without losing protection.

A plastics manufacturer implemented an AI-driven materials informatics platform to unify data, accelerate R&D and improve sustainability. This case study examines the impact.