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Explore the latest innovations and strategies in sustainable coatings, raw materials, and manufacturing practices. From low-VOC formulations to energy-efficient production methods, PCI’s sustainability coverage highlights eco-friendly solutions driving the coatings industry forward.

]]> https://www.pcimag.com/rss/9295 en-us Sustainable Pigment Production for 100 Years LANXESS discusses how iron oxide pigment production, carbon footprint data and raw material partnerships support more sustainable coatings.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114684 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114684-sustainable-pigment-production-for-100-years How Pigment and Surface Treatment Advances are Shaping Coatings Performance Ralph Barthel of Univar Solutions discusses pigment and surface finishing challenges, from PFAS replacement and resin trade-offs to newer technologies improving coating performance.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114686 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114686-how-pigment-and-surface-treatment-advances-are-shaping-coatings-performance 50 Years of Automotive Coatings Innovation — and What Comes Next kristin@pcimag.com (Kristin Johansson) Automotive coatings experts reflected on 50 years of innovation while outlining future challenges in curing, corrosion, sustainability and AI-driven R&D.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114683 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114683-50-years-of-automotive-coatings-innovation-and-what-comes-next ACS 2026: From the Show Floor to the Speedway ACS 2026 brought coatings professionals to Indianapolis for technical sessions, exhibitor innovations, live industry polling and PCI’s expanded show-floor coverage.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114675 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114675-acs-2026-from-the-show-floor-to-the-speedway Beyond Compliance: Elevating Safety and Responsibility in Chemical Distribution ACD research shows how Responsible Distribution supports safer chemical handling, stronger environmental controls and more reliable coatings supply chains.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114667 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114667-beyond-compliance-elevating-safety-and-responsibility-in-chemical-distribution Multifunctional Architectural Coatings This article examines how multifunctional architectural coatings combine air-purification and thermal-regulation technologies within sustainable building envelopes.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114666 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114666-multifunctional-architectural-coatings How Spatter Application Adhesives Expand Coverage and Efficiency Spatter application adhesives are helping commercial roofing crews improve coverage, reduce labor demands and meet validated performance requirements.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114650 Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114650-how-spatter-application-adhesives-expand-coverage-and-efficiency Fast-Cure, Low-Emission Epoxy for Moisture Vapor Barrier Coatings Low-emission epoxy curing agent delivers fast cure, high conversion and strong moisture vapor barrier performance in industrial concrete flooring systems.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114617 Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114617-fast-cure-low-emission-epoxy-for-moisture-vapor-barrier-coatings Biocides: A Necessary Tool for Managing Biofouling Biocidal antifouling coatings continue to dominate marine biofouling control as regulators, shipowners and coatings manufacturers reassess performance, risk and sustainability tradeoffs.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114616 Wed, 13 May 2026 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114616-biocides-a-necessary-tool-for-managing-biofouling Additives Shift Toward Multifunctional and Nanomaterial-Driven Performance New developments in graphene, nanoparticle and silicone additives point to more integrated performance, improved durability and evolving formulation strategies.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114614 Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114614-additives-shift-toward-multifunctional-and-nanomaterial-driven-performance Why Life Cycle Assessments Are Becoming the Financial Framework for Paint and Coatings Sustainability Life cycle assessments are redefining how coatings sustainability is measured, linking formulation decisions to quantifiable environmental impacts and product-level transparency.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114604 Fri, 08 May 2026 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114604-why-life-cycle-assessments-are-becoming-the-financial-framework-for-paint-and-coatings-sustainability The Preservation Paradox Biobased formulations are reshaping preservation strategies as formulators balance microbial risk, sustainability pressures and regulatory limits.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114603 Wed, 06 May 2026 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114603-the-preservation-paradox Evaluation of Soy-Derived Solvents as PCBTF Alternatives in Industrial Alkyd Coatings Soy-derived solvents reduce VOCs in alkyd coatings while improving corrosion resistance and flexibility, offering a viable alternative to PCBTF.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114602 Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114602-evaluation-of-soy-derived-solvents-as-pcbtf-alternatives-in-industrial-alkyd-coatings Inside PCI’s Editorial Advisory Board Paint & Coatings Industry's Editorial Advisory Board helps guide content, with a new regulatory perspective added through Terri Stewart’s appointment.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14/post/114601 Mon, 04 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14-pci-blog/post/114601-inside-pcis-editorial-advisory-board RDY to Shape the Future: Breaking the Formulator’s Trilemma The RDY additives range delivers compliance without compromise, high performance without hazardous chemistries.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114578 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114578-rdy-to-shape-the-future-breaking-the-formulators-trilemma What to Expect at the American Coatings Show 2026 Preview ACS 2026, featuring technical sessions, key formulation trends, and networking opportunities shaping the future of the coatings industry.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114542 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114542-what-to-expect-at-the-american-coatings-show-2026 American Coatings Show 2024 American Coatings Show + Conference logo Global Coating Resins Market Trends, Sustainability Drivers and Emerging Industry Opportunities Global coating resins demand is rising as sustainability regulations, emerging markets and bio-based technologies reshape binder innovation and coatings formulation strategies.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114541 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114541-global-coating-resins-market-trends-sustainability-drivers-and-emerging-industry-opportunities Elevating Performance Across the Coatings Landscape Advances in acrylic and vinyl acrylic resin technologies improve hiding efficiency, durability and sustainability across interior and exterior architectural coating formulations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114540 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114540-elevating-performance-across-the-coatings-landscape Wet vs. Dry Electrode Coating: Evaluating Process Tradeoffs in Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing Wet coating remains dominant while dry processes gain traction, as manufacturers weigh cost, scalability and performance tradeoffs in electrode production.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114539 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114539-wet-vs-dry-electrode-coating-evaluating-process-tradeoffs-in-lithium-ion-battery-manufacturing 2026 Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit Connects Research to Application Short courses and new program elements deepen the link between coatings research and real-world performance challenges.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114527 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114527-2026-coatings-trends-and-technologies-summit-connects-research-to-application CTT logo Leveraging Coatings to Meet ESG Goals in Manufacturing Modern waterborne coating systems can help manufacturers advance ESG objectives by reducing VOC emissions, lowering reliance on solvent-based chemistries, improving working conditions, enabling more efficient finishing operations, and supporting auditable documentation for customers and certification programs.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114484 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114484-leveraging-coatings-to-meet-esg-goals-in-manufacturing CTT Summit Abstract Deadline Approaches The Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit call for abstracts is in its final weeks, with rolling review continuing as the technical program takes shape. The deadline for submissions is April 10. 

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114506 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:43:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114506-ctt-summit-2026-call-for-abstracts-enters-final-weeks Enhancing Block Resistance in Low-VOC Acrylic Paints Using Silane-Modified Colloidal Silica Silane-modified colloidal silica improves block resistance in low-VOC acrylic paints while maintaining gloss, stability and compatibility in waterborne coating formulations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114470 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114470-enhancing-block-resistance-in-low-voc-acrylic-paints-using-silane-modified-colloidal-silica Chitosan: A Next-Generation Functional Material for Paint and Coatings Innovation Chitosan is emerging as a multifunctional biobased polymer enabling antimicrobial performance, corrosion protection, and sustainable coating design across multiple paint and coatings applications.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114469 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114469-chitosan-a-next-generation-functional-material-for-paint-and-coatings-innovation What Makes a Paint Asthma & Allergy Friendly? Benjamin Moore and certification experts discuss low odor, zero-VOC coatings and the testing standards used to evaluate indoor air quality performance.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114468 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114468-what-makes-a-paint-asthma-and-allergy-friendly How Architectural Coatings Protect and Extend Building Performance Advanced architectural coatings now protect structures from weathering, wear and microbes while improving energy efficiency and long-term durability.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114466 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114466-how-architectural-coatings-protect-and-extend-building-performance The Strategic Value of Color Forecasts Color Marketing Group® forecasts go beyond trend cycles, offering pigment suppliers and formulators a research-based framework for long-range planning and innovation.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114465 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114465-the-strategic-value-of-color-marketing-group-color-forecasts Replacing Fluorine-Based Additives in Coating Formulations This article examines non-fluorinated surfactant and defoamer strategies for maintaining wetting, defect control and performance in waterborne coating formulations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114455 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114455-replacing-fluorine-based-additives-in-coating-formulations Pigments in Modern-Day Coatings Formulations Market trends, functional performance demands and evolving research are reshaping how pigments are selected and evaluated in modern coatings formulations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114453 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114453-pigments-in-modern-day-coatings-formulations Maintenance-Free Promise: Balancing Performance Claims with Sustainability Reporting Requirements Sustainability reporting and EPDs are reshaping how long-term performance claims are defined, verified and communicated in architectural coatings.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14/post/114441 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14-pci-blog/post/114441-maintenance-free-promise-balancing-performance-claims-with-sustainability-reporting-requirements