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This work has validated a place for some novel new polyols with high recycle content combined with high performance for specialty coating applications, where protection of metal surfaces is paramount.

In addition to highly sustainable production, the Ningbo process provides iron oxide red pigments with exceptional coloristic behavior that exceeds any currently available iron oxide pigment in the market.

Focusing on using the right type of additive to address a specific film defect will reduce the number of materials to test and not rely on trying many different chemicals in the hope of finding just the right pixie dust.

As either a coatings manufacturer, appliance company or someone in the market looking for an appliance, how can we better understand color and be on top of the latest color trends in the appliance market?

Zero-VOC additives help pave the way for a greener future, creating healthier alternatives to traditional VOC-heavy paints.

This study has shown that low-VOC waterborne fluorourethane paints can be formulated that are equal to the performance of solventborne fluorourethane paints when used on metal.

Polycaprolactone polyols should preferably be used as resin modifiers in formulations that are needed to be taken to the next level. They can be used in formulations that need a twist in the right direction to meet VOC regulations and tough technical demands.

With more focus on environmental protection all over the world, powder coatings will have greater application prospects in the near future.

Advances in microencapsulation have enabled development of smart coatings that can heal themselves if damaged.

Given the overall lack of commitment to smart coatings as a class of materials, we see investment in or acquisitions of innovative smaller firms that are specifically smart coatings focused as an entry point for companies looking the pursue these markets.