2026 September

PCI eMagazine

PCI’s September issue features Attapulgite Thixotropic Thickeners, PFAS Update 2026, an ultra-low-reflectance structural black pigment and what 50 years of industrial wood finishing teaches us about the future of manufacturing. Also covered are Active Minerals attapulgite, BYK additives and CTT Summit updates.

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Attapulgite Thixotropic Thickeners

for Improved Rheology and Sag Control in Paint Formulations

Dr. Bo Wang

July 7, 2026

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New testing examines how thixotropic thickeners influence dispersion, viscosity, syneresis and sag resistance across paint formulations.

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Materials of Concern

PFAS Update 2026

Emerging Clarity Despite Mixed Signals from Multiple Sources

George R. Pilcher

August 7, 2026

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State, federal and EU actions are creating overlapping reporting, product-use and documentation demands, making 2026 a key compliance year.

What 50 Years of Industrial Wood Finishing Teaches Us About the Future of Manufacturing

A Chemcraft milestone highlights how industrial wood coatings suppliers are evolving through partnership, color science and factory-floor innovation.

Bilal Salahuddin

August 18, 2026

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Line speed, substrate variability and color control are pulling coatings suppliers deeper into factory-floor problem solving.

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An Ultra-Low-Reflectance Structural Black Pigment and the Optical Behavior of Its Coating Films

Takahiro Oki

August 14, 2026

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Sea-urchin-like particles trap visible light, retain near-infrared reflectance and provide hiding in films around 10 μm thick.

BYK Additive Targets Extreme-pH Dispersion Challenges

July 30, 2026

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The polycarboxylate-ether technology is designed to stabilize inorganic particles and reduce mill-base viscosity in alkaline waterborne systems.

The Coatings Trends & Technologies (CTT) Summit is an annual conference for both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers to discuss innovations in coatings technology. This event combines high-quality technical presentations, a resource-rich exhibit hall, and dedicated networking opportunities to connect scientific minds, foster innovation, and cultivate game-changing new ideas!

PCI eMagazine

2026 September

Feature Articles

Attapulgite Thixotropic Thickeners

PFAS Update 2026

What 50 Years of Industrial Wood Finishing Teaches Us About the Future of Manufacturing

An Ultra-Low-Reflectance Structural Black Pigment and the Optical Behavior of Its Coating Films

Products

BYK Additive Targets Extreme-pH Dispersion Challenges

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