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ACS 2026 brought coatings professionals to Indianapolis for technical sessions, exhibitor innovations, live industry polling and PCI’s expanded show-floor coverage.

ACD research shows how Responsible Distribution supports safer chemical handling, stronger environmental controls and more reliable coatings supply chains.

This article examines how multifunctional architectural coatings combine air-purification and thermal-regulation technologies within sustainable building envelopes.

Spatter application adhesives are helping commercial roofing crews improve coverage, reduce labor demands and meet validated performance requirements.

Low-emission epoxy curing agent delivers fast cure, high conversion and strong moisture vapor barrier performance in industrial concrete flooring systems.

Biocidal antifouling coatings continue to dominate marine biofouling control as regulators, shipowners and coatings manufacturers reassess performance, risk and sustainability tradeoffs.

New developments in graphene, nanoparticle and silicone additives point to more integrated performance, improved durability and evolving formulation strategies.

Life cycle assessments are redefining how coatings sustainability is measured, linking formulation decisions to quantifiable environmental impacts and product-level transparency.

Biobased formulations are reshaping preservation strategies as formulators balance microbial risk, sustainability pressures and regulatory limits.

Soy-derived solvents reduce VOCs in alkyd coatings while improving corrosion resistance and flexibility, offering a viable alternative to PCBTF.