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AI-Powered Coatings

Alicia Liew Sunny Wang Ericka Killian
January 6, 2026
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Dow applies large language models to convert subjective paint application feedback into structured performance data, accelerating coatings R&D analysis.
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Circular Reuse Strategies for Sustainable Paint Recycling

Huzaifa Matawala Mariyah Matawala
January 6, 2026
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This article examines circular reuse practices that transform unsaleable paint materials into valuable products, supporting sustainability, cost stability, and waste minimization.


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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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Anti-Pollution Paint Targets Urban Air Quality in Bangladesh

Sk Emadul Bari
December 19, 2025
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Air-purifying paint technologies are being developed to address rising air pollution and indoor exposure risks in densely populated urban environments.


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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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Selecting Raw Materials for High-Performance Latex Paint Formulations

Artur Palasz
December 8, 2025
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A practical guide to assessing regulatory requirements, technical data, and performance characteristics when evaluating raw materials for latex paint.


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Optimizing Open Time

Evaluating OTE Additives and Their Effects on Key Architectural Coating Properties
Artur Palasz
December 8, 2025
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This study evaluates how open time extending additives influence open time, wet edge, viscosity, gloss and blocking across architectural and wood coatings.


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Zero-Carbon Calcium Carbonate

For paint and coatings
Bill Bryant
December 3, 2025
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A new calcium carbonate with a negative carbon footprint allows formulators to reduce Scope 3 emissions while maintaining performance.


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Under the Mirrorball: WCS 2025

November 27, 2025
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A disco kickoff set the tone for WCS, followed by focused keynotes, steady conversations and productive time on the floor.


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Editor's Viewpoint

Early Commentary on the AkzoNobel–Axalta Merger

Signals, Surprises and Silence
Courtney Bassett
November 21, 2025
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Early reactions to the AkzoNobel–Axalta merger reveal strategic optimism, investor pushback and muted market response. Here’s what industry commentary is signaling so far.


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