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A cutting-edge anticorrosion additive endured 6,000 hours of real-world coastal testing—revealing surprising results, including the standout performance of waterborne acrylic coatings in marine environments.

Custom test methods, tailored to field conditions, address limitations of standardized tests, improving coating performance with practical solutions for real-world applications.

Engineers from RMIT University have invented a protective coating for concrete pipes that could help drastically reduce the formation of fatbergs in sewers.

Recycled polyvinyl butyral (rPVB) enhances coatings, improving adhesion, flexibility and durability in various applications.

Have you ever heard of the galvanic series and wondered what it is or how it affects you? Luke Stone, technical service engineer at Cortec Corp., recently shared valuable insights on the topic.

The city’s cool pavement initiative reduced asphalt temperatures by 12 ℉, with ASU researchers evaluating its long-term effects.

Oregon State researchers are creating a spray-on coating to shield wine grapes from wildfire smoke, preserving flavor and quality.

Electric vehicles are transforming transportation, creating new demands for coatings that enhance durability, safety, energy efficiency and sustainability in an evolving regulatory landscape.

NASA’s new transparent coating technology efficiently clears dust from solar cells, operating at half the voltage and 90% thinner than current solutions.