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A Surge in Non-PFAS Releases Is the Paint and Coatings Industry Ready for the Big Transition? Vikash Kumar May 12, 2025 No Comments As PFAS gets phased out, new materials rush in — but do they hold up under pressure? Read More
Can a Solvent-Free Hybrid Meet Performance Demands? Low-VOC Amine-Free Waterborne Polyurethane/Acrylic Hybrid Resin Genggeng Qi Alison Collignon Angelo Pedicini Mitch LeCleir Brittney Nichols Joshua Hollett Abigail King Kim Gariepy Lu Jin Yongning Liu May 12, 2025 No Comments A solvent-free polyurethane/acrylic hybrid resin shows early potential for low-VOC coatings with better water resistance and adhesion. Read More
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Self-Leveling Coatings: Polyols for Urethanes Mike Praw May 11, 2025 No Comments This article explores how polyol selection and reactivity influence formulation strategies for high-performance, self-leveling urethane coatings.Read More
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Sustainable, Smart Corrosion Protection Benjamin Pearman Xuejun Zhang Dillon Campbell Victoria Scarborough Ph.D. Steven Dickey May 9, 2025 No Comments Smart particles enable triggered corrosion protection in coatings, improving long-term performance without compromising sustainability or processing compatibility.Read More