PCI eMagazine

2026 January

PCI’s January issue highlights industrial resins, digitalization and AI and sustainability, with a featured look at multi-resin coating design and how R&D teams are applying AI to accelerate decision-making. Coverage also explores circular approaches to paint recycling, decarbonization-driven performance measurement and practical sustainability pathways including fluorine recovery and remanufacturing. This issue also introduces PCI’s new Focus On section, with Sustainability as the January theme.

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AI-Powered Coatings

Alicia Liew Sunny Wang Ericka Killian

January 6, 2026

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Dow uses large language models to turn subjective paint application feedback into structured performance data, improving speed and rigor in coatings R&D.

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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Sustainability Advances Shaping Coatings Research and Manufacturing

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January 5, 2026

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This issue features two perspectives on sustainability. The first is a research-focused contribution from Professor Norio Shibata and colleagues at Nagoya Institute of Technology on room-temperature defluorination and fluorine recovery from PTFE and PFAS.

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Market Update: Near-Term M&A Outlook Is Improving

Grace Matthews

January 5, 2026

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A roundup of recent chemicals and materials sector M&A highlights shifting investment priorities, private equity activity and continued consolidation across specialty, water treatment and industrial markets.

Optimizing Vessel Performance for Decarbonization Goals

The Critical Role of Data-Driven Decisions

AkzoNobel

January 5, 2026

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This study examines LNG fleet operations, hull condition, biofouling levels and ISO 19030 performance metrics to evaluate coating efficiency over 60 months.

Freight Failures: The Case Against the Proposed Rail Merger

Eric Byer

January 6, 2026

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Paint and coatings suppliers face heightened risks as a proposed rail merger raises concerns about higher costs, reduced competition and supply chain strain.

Triple Resin Tech Simplifies High-Performance Coatings

The Architecture of Performance: A Technical Examination of a Triple Resin Coating System

Advanced Polymer Coatings

July 8, 2025

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A co-curing blend of polyolefin, polyurethane and polyaspartic resins eliminates layers without losing protection.

Plant-Based Interior Coating Delivers Low-Emission Performance

November 26, 2025

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A new interior coating uses a plant-based formulation and zero VOC design to balance durability low emissions and renewable material content.

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Intumescent Coating Designed for UL1709 Fire Protection

November 26, 2025

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A new intumescent coating provides UL1709 fire protection with simplified application lower material use and consistent performance across demanding environments.

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Differential Scanning Calorimeter Simplifies Polymer Thermal Analysis

November 26, 2025

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This differential scanning calorimeter streamlines polymer testing with automated workflows rapid cooling options and precise temperature control for consistent thermal analysis.

High-Pressure Umbilical, Wash and UHP Units Target Industrial Cleaning

November 4, 2025

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New high-pressure systems streamline industrial cleaning with adaptive controls, energy savings, UHP capability for drains, ducts, tanks, and conveyors sites.

Elastomeric Intumescent Coating for Field and Shop Application

December 18, 2025

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A new elastomeric intumescent coating supports flexible application, extended fire resistance and real-time traceability for structural steel in construction projects.

PPG Updates Delfleet One Toners to Speed Mixing and Cut Waste

November 5, 2025

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The company detailed flow changes intended to improve pouring, uniformity and automated system compatibility without affecting color accuracy.

A Fresh Look for a New Year

Courtney Bassett

January 6, 2026

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PCI enters 2026 with a refreshed eMagazine design focused on clarity, navigation and visual hierarchy while preserving its technical editorial depth.

N-Butylpyrrolidone (NBP) as a Green Solvent to Replace N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in Industrial Coating Applications

ON DEMAND: EPA published a regulation proposal around N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in June 2024 to ban or limit NMP in many applications, such as paints and coatings and their removers. N-butylpyrrolidone (NBP) is a powerful and versatile solvent for a variety of industries looking for alternatives to substance of very high concern (SVHC)-listed solvents.

From Data Silos to AI Success: Lessons from Collano’s Journey

In this webinar, Raphael Schaller, CTO of Collano, shares how his team envisioned their data to make it usable for AI-driven materials discovery. He reflects on what he would do differently if starting over, and how adopting the Citrine Platform has accelerated learning, collaboration, and innovation across the organization.

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PCI eMagazine

2026 January

Feature Articles

AI-Powered Coatings

Circular Reuse Strategies for Sustainable Paint Recycling

Sustainability Advances Shaping Coatings Research and Manufacturing

Market Update: Near-Term M&A Outlook Is Improving

Optimizing Vessel Performance for Decarbonization Goals

Freight Failures: The Case Against the Proposed Rail Merger

Triple Resin Tech Simplifies High-Performance Coatings

Products

Plant-Based Interior Coating Delivers Low-Emission Performance

Intumescent Coating Designed for UL1709 Fire Protection

Differential Scanning Calorimeter Simplifies Polymer Thermal Analysis

High-Pressure Umbilical, Wash and UHP Units Target Industrial Cleaning

Elastomeric Intumescent Coating for Field and Shop Application

PPG Updates Delfleet One Toners to Speed Mixing and Cut Waste

Editor's Viewpoint

A Fresh Look for a New Year

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