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Driving Sustainability and Performance

A snapshot of the coatings market from Behr Paint Company
Behr
December 17, 2025
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Behr outlines how sustainability goals, digital tools and high-performance coatings are influencing product development and customer expectations.



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Acetone-Tolerant PCBTF/t-BAc-Free Polyurethane Clearcoats

Resin design for two-component systems achieves ≤ 2.1 lb/gal VOC compliance
Denis Heymans Gil Marquis David Vanaken
December 15, 2025
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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.


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Tailored Emulsifier Portfolios for Sustainable Waterborne Alkyds

No One-Size-Fits-All
Ioanna Tzortzi Marie Westerblad
December 10, 2025
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Waterborne alkyds require tailored emulsifier strategies, with resin architecture, emulsifier type and neutralization parameters determining stability, hardness, drying and paint performance.


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Biobased 1,5 Pentanediol as a Low-Emission and High-Performing Monomer

for Paint and Coatings
Nikhil Victor Adin Berger Eliada Rodeheaver Dr. Kevin Barnett
December 8, 2025
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This article examines biobased 1,5 pentanediol, highlighting its verified biocontent, reduced emissions, production advantages, and performance in paint and coatings.


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Steel Integrity in the Heat of the Moment

Jotun
December 5, 2025
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Jotun's report explores how coatings and corrosion awareness can help mitigate fire hazards in oil and gas operations.


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Smart Coatings Market Expands Beyond Traditional Protective Roles

DataM Intelligence
December 3, 2025
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Smart coatings enable responsive and multifunctional surfaces through self-healing, antimicrobial and adaptive technologies across multiple industries.



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Zero-Carbon Calcium Carbonate

For paint and coatings
Bill Bryant
December 3, 2025
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A new calcium carbonate with a negative carbon footprint allows formulators to reduce Scope 3 emissions while maintaining performance.


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Dürr’s EcoRP painting robots will paint the Volkswagen bodies in Puebla in the future.

CO2-Efficient Paint Shop Design Advances Electric Drying and Smart Logistics

Dürr Builds Turnkey Paint Shop for Volkswagen Puebla With Electric Drying and AGV-Driven Flexibility
Dürr
November 25, 2025
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Dürr’s latest paint shop project for Volkswagen brings together new electric drying, logistics updates and CO₂-saving strategies designed for high-volume production.



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PPG Brings AI-Designed Robotic Mural to Life at Czech Street Art Festival

PPG Industries
November 21, 2025
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PPG announced its waterborne basecoat technology was used in an AI-designed robotic mural created during a live public art event in the Czech Republic.


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Revealing the Hidden Impact of TiO₂ Surface Chemistry on Pigment Performance

Ralph J. Woerheide Dr. David Fairhurst
November 12, 2025
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Understanding how TiO₂ surface chemistry influences dispersion, stability and formulation behavior helps improve consistency and reduce variability in paint and coatings.


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