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Cooling Paint Lowers Temperatures Without Energy Consumption

PCI Editorial Staff
August 29, 2025
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A new passive cooling paint from SRI reflects solar radiation and emits heat, lowering surface temperatures without consuming energy.


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Designing Automotive Interiors for the Senses and Sustainability

Stahl
August 22, 2025
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Stahl outlines how coatings impact sight, smell, touch and sound — and how sensory design supports sustainable mobility.


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Radiative “Sunscreen” Coating Targets Urban Cooling

AkzoNobel
August 8, 2025
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AkzoNobel unveiled a radiative cooling system in China to lower building temperatures and support urban renovation.



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Motorcycle Colors Go Bold With Next-Gen Pigments

Sirinaphar Katesuk
August 7, 2025
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Global styling cues and new effect chemistries expand two-wheeler palettes while balancing durability, cost and regional needs.



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Industry Insights Emily Newton

Bio-Based Powders Deliver Durability and Sustainability

Emily Newton
August 6, 2025
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Bio-based powder coatings are evolving through R&D and commercial launches, offering sustainable alternatives without sacrificing performance or durability.


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Zinc-Rich Primers

Sacrificial and/or Barrier?
Kalsani Venkateshwarlu Calum Munro Paul Bradley
August 6, 2025
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New research into zinc-rich primers shows how lower-zinc formulations can meet performance standards while addressing sustainability and application challenges.


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Countdown to Innovation at Coatings Trends & Technologies

Kristin Johansson
August 5, 2025
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Technical sessions, short courses and networking await at this year’s CTT Summit, set for September in Illinois.


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Powder Coating Resins from Recycled PET

Daminda Navarathne
August 5, 2025
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Recycled PET is transforming powder coating technology, offering a sustainable solution that reduces waste while maintaining high performance standards.


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Global Coatings Industry Adapts to Regulatory Pressures

Consegic Business Intelligence
August 1, 2025
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Discover how tightening regulations worldwide are reshaping coatings formulation and sustainability efforts.


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Infrared-Reflective Coating Disrupts Facial Tracking

New Lens Coating Reflects NIR Light for Privacy and Optical Performance
Zenni Optical
July 25, 2025
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A new lens coating reduces near-infrared facial recognition while maintaining clarity and durability.



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