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A roundup of recent chemicals and materials sector M&A highlights shifting investment priorities, private equity activity and continued consolidation across specialty, water treatment and industrial markets.

This study evaluates LNG fleet operations, hull condition, biofouling levels and ISO 19030 performance metrics to assess coating efficiency over a 60-month period.

This feature presents sustainability perspectives, including research from Nagoya Institute of Technology on room-temperature defluorination and fluorine recovery from PTFE and PFAS.

Industry leaders share real-world examples of how AI is reshaping coatings R&D, from data foundations to formulation speed, sourcing and talent strategy.

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

Advanced cross-sectioning techniques show how femtosecond laser ablation improves analysis of multilayer automotive body paint systems.

Air-purifying paint technologies are being developed to address rising air pollution and indoor exposure risks in densely populated urban environments.

PPG’s Juliane Hefel shares how value chain partnerships drive coatings innovation, sustainability and speed to market in evolving industries.

Behr outlines how sustainability goals, digital tools and high-performance coatings are influencing product development and customer expectations.

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.