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This article examines how multifunctional architectural coatings combine air-purification and thermal-regulation technologies within sustainable building envelopes.

Life cycle assessments are redefining how coatings sustainability is measured, linking formulation decisions to quantifiable environmental impacts and product-level transparency.

Paint & Coatings Industry's Editorial Advisory Board helps guide content, with a new regulatory perspective added through Terri Stewart’s appointment.

Academic research examines how in-situ nanoparticle integration affects coating structure and microbial resistance.

Global coating resins demand is rising as sustainability regulations, emerging markets and bio-based technologies reshape binder innovation and coatings formulation strategies.

Advances in acrylic and vinyl acrylic resin technologies improve hiding efficiency, durability and sustainability across interior and exterior architectural coating formulations.

Short courses and new program elements deepen the link between coatings research and real-world performance challenges.

The Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit call for abstracts is in its final weeks, with rolling review continuing as the technical program takes shape. The deadline for submissions is April 10. 

Silane-modified colloidal silica improves block resistance in low-VOC acrylic paints while maintaining gloss, stability and compatibility in waterborne coating formulations.

Chitosan is emerging as a multifunctional biobased polymer enabling antimicrobial performance, corrosion protection, and sustainable coating design across multiple paint and coatings applications.