Material science startups face unique challenges in scaling innovations for coatings, requiring significant investment, strategic partnerships and extended development timelines.
This study evaluates waterborne polyurethane and polyacrylate resins with water-dispersible polyisocyanates to enhance corrosion resistance, durability and coating performance on metal substrates.
A new patent aims to reduce paint spills with an ergonomic grip for can handles, addressing loss prevention, safety risks and operational inefficiencies in retail.
The coatings industry faces rising sustainability challenges, but innovation is driving solutions — from PFAS-free alternatives to low-carbon raw materials and regulatory-driven advancements.
Raw material suppliers are advancing low-emission coatings with new iron oxide yellow pigments designed to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of 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.
A new, volumetric, solid tinting system offers a sustainable, efficient alternative for tinting architectural and industrial coatings with improved performance.
ATO-based antistatic coatings outperform PEDOT and fluorinated additives, offering PFAS-free protection and superior stability, especially in PSAs for LCD polarizers to prevent static discharge.
Advancements in low-temperature-cure powder coatings explore challenges in formulation, manufacturing limitations, and innovative solutions for improved efficiency and performance.
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