A new review explores metal-free coupling strategies, including hypervalent iodine chemistry, that support greener synthesis in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
Coatings manufacturers face supply chain challenges from raw material shortages, price volatility and regulations. Strategies like nearshoring and AI offer solutions.
New data reveals shifting regional demand, sustainability’s growing impact and key sector trends driving the future of the global paint and coatings industry.
Raw material suppliers are advancing low-emission coatings with new iron oxide yellow pigments designed to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of formulations.
AI can transform paint formulation, reducing development time, enhancing sustainability and opening new market opportunities with precision and efficiency.
Innovative raw materials are essential for addressing challenges in coatings development. Two customer case studies focus on raw materials’ ability to enhance performance in corrosion and abrasion resistance applications.
Human stewardship of the Earth is undergoing a metamorphosis—and for very good reasons. The planet is getting hotter, and the situation is getting worse. How can the paint industry, whose products literally cover the Earth, re-engineer its products and processes toward a more sustainable future?
On Demand Reducing the use of fossil carbon and the output of greenhouse gas emissions are undoubtedly among the greatest challenges for society and industry in this century. The U.S. Administration, via the Inflation Reduction Act, is putting forward regulatory measures calling for more sustainable solutions that contribute to climate neutrality, the circular economy, and the use of hazard-free substances.
