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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.

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.

Waterborne alkyds require tailored emulsifier strategies, with resin architecture, emulsifier type and neutralization parameters determining stability, hardness, drying and paint performance.

This article examines biobased 1,5 pentanediol, highlighting its verified biocontent, reduced emissions, production advantages, and performance in paint and coatings.

Jotun's report explores how coatings and corrosion awareness can help mitigate fire hazards in oil and gas operations.

Smart coatings enable responsive and multifunctional surfaces through self-healing, antimicrobial and adaptive technologies across multiple industries.

A new calcium carbonate with a negative carbon footprint allows formulators to reduce Scope 3 emissions while maintaining performance.