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Replacing Fluorine-Based Additives in Coating Formulations

Jim Reader
March 6, 2026
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This article examines non-fluorinated surfactant and defoamer strategies for maintaining wetting, defect control and performance in waterborne coating formulations.


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Pigments in Modern-Day Coatings Formulations

PCI Magazine
March 4, 2026
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Market trends, functional performance demands and evolving research are reshaping how pigments are selected and evaluated in modern coatings formulations.


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Maintenance-Free Promise: Balancing Performance Claims with Sustainability Reporting Requirements

Rose Morrison
February 25, 2026
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Sustainability reporting and EPDs are reshaping how long-term performance claims are defined, verified and communicated in architectural coatings.


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Copper-Anodized Sun Shading and Curtain Wall Systems Shape New Chemistry Lab

Linetec Apogee Architectural Metals
February 13, 2026
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Copper-anodized aluminum, fluoropolymer coatings, and curtain wall systems support durability, daylighting and sustainability at a renovated University of Minnesota chemistry facility.


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Inks and Coatings Help Beverage Brands Appeal to Consumers

Chloe Alverson
February 11, 2026
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Inks and coatings are helping beverage brands balance visual impact, sustainability goals and evolving packaging performance requirements.


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VOCs in Paint and Coatings: Sources, Risks and Benchmarks

Sk Emadul Bari
February 6, 2026
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A technical overview examines VOC sources, health considerations and measurement benchmarks with attention to low-VOC paint formulations.



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Paint and Coatings Academy 2026

Structured Learning for a Complex Industry
PCI Magazine
February 6, 2026
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A year-long Paint and Coatings Academy program delivers applied education across formulation, processing and polymer science through expert-led short courses.


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Beyond Life Cycle Analysis: How Extended-Durability Coatings are Redefining Sustainability Metrics

Rose Morrison
January 7, 2026
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Extended-durability architectural coatings improve sustainability by reducing recoating frequency, lowering VOC emissions and extending material service life.


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Circular Reuse Strategies for Sustainable Paint Recycling

Huzaifa Matawala Mariyah Matawala
January 6, 2026
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This article examines circular reuse practices that transform unsaleable paint materials into valuable products, supporting sustainability, cost stability, and waste minimization.


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Optimizing Vessel Performance for Decarbonization Goals

The Critical Role of Data-Driven Decisions
AkzoNobel
January 5, 2026
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This study evaluates LNG fleet operations, hull condition, biofouling levels and ISO 19030 performance metrics to assess coating efficiency over a 60-month period.



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