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This feature presents sustainability perspectives, including research from Nagoya Institute of Technology on room-temperature defluorination and fluorine recovery from PTFE and PFAS.

Industry leaders share real-world examples of how AI is reshaping coatings R&D, from data foundations to formulation speed, sourcing and talent strategy.

Medical device demand, active coating technologies and regional healthcare investment continue to expand the global medical coatings market.

Freeze-thaw cycling drives cracking and corrosion in reinforced concrete structures, highlighting the role of water repellents and corrosion inhibitors.

Advanced cross-sectioning techniques show how femtosecond laser ablation improves analysis of multilayer automotive body paint systems.

Air-purifying paint technologies are being developed to address rising air pollution and indoor exposure risks in densely populated urban environments.

PPG’s Juliane Hefel shares how value chain partnerships drive coatings innovation, sustainability and speed to market in evolving industries.

This work shows how CE10P acrylic and hybrid polyols improve flow, drying speed and appearance in acetone-rich clearcoat formulations while meeting strict VOC limits.

Waterborne alkyds require tailored emulsifier strategies, with resin architecture, emulsifier type and neutralization parameters determining stability, hardness, drying and paint performance.

This article examines biobased 1,5 pentanediol, highlighting its verified biocontent, reduced emissions, production advantages, and performance in paint and coatings.