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Understanding Fire Testing Practices for Cellulosic Passive Fire Protection Systems

A Critical Component of Structural Safety
PPG Industries
February 2, 2026
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This article examines fire testing standards for cellulosic passive fire protection coatings and their role in structural steel performance and compliance.


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Automotive Business Analysis: Data-Driven Insights on Car Sales Trends

Growth in Automotive Aftermarket to Drive Market Demand

MarketsandMarkets
January 28, 2026
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Aftermarket activity continues to support refinish coatings demand amid evolving formulation and performance requirements.



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Guide to High-Temperature Masking

Vital Parts Ltd.
January 28, 2026
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A practical look at how high-temperature masking supports efficiency, surface quality and cost control in finishing operation.


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Rehabilitating a Municipal Water Tower with Protective Coatings

Sherwin Williams
January 9, 2026
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A coastal water tower rehabilitation paired advanced coating systems with detailed application control to deliver corrosion protection, color retention and long-term potable water performance.


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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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Optimizing Vessel Performance for Decarbonization Goals

The Critical Role of Data-Driven Decisions
AkzoNobel
January 5, 2026
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This study evaluates LNG fleet operations, hull condition, biofouling levels and ISO 19030 performance metrics to assess coating efficiency over a 60-month period.



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Sustainability Advances Shaping Coatings Research and Manufacturing

PCI Magazine Nagoya Institute of Technology Missouri University of Science and Technology
January 5, 2026
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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.



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Growing Medical Device Demand Drives Global Medical Coatings Market

MarketsandMarkets
December 26, 2025
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Medical device demand, active coating technologies and regional healthcare investment continue to expand the global medical coatings market.


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Acetone-Tolerant PCBTF/t-BAc-Free Polyurethane Clearcoats

Resin design for two-component systems achieves ≤ 2.1 lb/gal VOC compliance
Denis Heymans Gil Marquis David Vanaken
December 15, 2025
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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.


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Liquid-Like Chromosome Coatings Reveal New Mechanism for Protecting DNA During Cell Division

The University of Nottingham
December 12, 2025
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New research shows mitotic chromosomes are coated in a liquid-like layer that absorbs mechanical stress and helps prevent DNA damage during cell division.


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