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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. 

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

Advanced architectural coatings now protect structures from weathering, wear and microbes while improving energy efficiency and long-term durability.

This article examines non-fluorinated surfactant and defoamer strategies for maintaining wetting, defect control and performance in waterborne coating formulations.

Sustainability reporting and EPDs are reshaping how long-term performance claims are defined, verified and communicated in architectural coatings.

Coatings technologies are helping beverage brands balance shelf appeal, sustainability goals and performance requirements.

A year-long Paint and Coatings Academy program delivers applied education across formulation, processing and polymer science through expert-led short courses.

This article examines fire testing standards for cellulosic passive fire protection coatings and their role in structural steel performance and compliance.

Aftermarket growth continues to support refinish coatings, even as formulation and performance expectations evolve.

A practical look at how high-temperature masking supports efficiency, surface quality and cost control in finishing operation.