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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 2026 Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit Connects Research to Application The 2026 Coatings Trends & Technologies (CTT) Summit, taking place September 15–17 in Lombard, Illinois, is now accepting abstracts, with the call for speakers closing April 10.

]]> 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 Copper-Anodized Sun Shading and Curtain Wall Systems Shape New Chemistry Lab Copper-anodized aluminum, fluoropolymer coatings, and curtain wall systems support durability, daylighting and sustainability at a renovated University of Minnesota chemistry facility.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114431 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114431-copper-anodized-sun-shading-and-curtain-wall-systems-shape-new-chemistry-lab Packaging Coatings Shape Beverage Brand Strategy Coatings technologies are helping beverage brands balance shelf appeal, sustainability goals and performance requirements.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14/post/114442 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14-pci-blog/post/114442-inks-and-coatings-help-beverage-brands-appeal-to-consumers VOCs in Paint and Coatings: Sources, Risks and Benchmarks A technical overview examines VOC sources, health considerations and measurement benchmarks with attention to low-VOC paint formulations.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114428 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114428-vocs-in-paint-and-coatings Paint and Coatings Academy 2026 A year-long Paint and Coatings Academy program delivers applied education across formulation, processing and polymer science through expert-led short courses.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114386 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114386-paint-and-coatings-academy-2026 Beyond Life Cycle Analysis: How Extended-Durability Coatings are Redefining Sustainability Metrics Extended-durability architectural coatings improve sustainability by reducing recoating frequency, lowering VOC emissions and extending material service life.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14/post/114438 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14-pci-blog/post/114438-beyond-life-cycle-analysis-how-extended-durability-coatings-are-redefining-sustainability-metrics Circular Reuse Strategies for Sustainable Paint Recycling This article examines circular reuse practices that transform unsaleable paint materials into valuable products, supporting sustainability, cost stability, and waste minimization.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114298 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114298-circular-reuse-strategies-for-sustainable-paint-recycling Optimizing Vessel Performance for Decarbonization Goals This study evaluates LNG fleet operations, hull condition, biofouling levels and ISO 19030 performance metrics to assess coating efficiency over a 60-month period.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114296 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114296-optimizing-vessel-performance-for-decarbonization-goals Sustainability Advances Shaping Coatings Research and Manufacturing This feature presents sustainability perspectives, including research from Nagoya Institute of Technology on room-temperature defluorination and fluorine recovery from PTFE and PFAS.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114295 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114295-sustainability-advances-shaping-coatings-research-and-manufacturing Inside the AI Shift in Coatings Industry leaders share real-world examples of how AI is reshaping coatings R&D, from data foundations to formulation speed, sourcing and talent strategy.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114284 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114284-inside-the-ai-shift-in-coatings The Innovation Ecosystem: How Collaboration Fuels Coatings Advancements PPG’s Juliane Hefel shares how value chain partnerships drive coatings innovation, sustainability and speed to market in evolving industries.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114258 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114258-the-innovation-ecosystem-how-collaboration-fuels-coatings-advancements Driving Sustainability and Performance Behr outlines how sustainability goals, digital tools and high-performance coatings are influencing product development and customer expectations.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114245 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114245-driving-sustainability-and-performance Acetone-Tolerant PCBTF/t-BAc-Free Polyurethane Clearcoats 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.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114254 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114254-acetone-tolerant-pcbtf-t-bac-free-polyurethane-clearcoats Tailored Emulsifier Portfolios for Sustainable Waterborne Alkyds Waterborne alkyds require tailored emulsifier strategies, with resin architecture, emulsifier type and neutralization parameters determining stability, hardness, drying and paint performance.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114244 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114244-tailored-emulsifier-portfolios-for-sustainable-waterborne-alkyds Biobased 1,5 Pentanediol as a Low-Emission and High-Performing Monomer This article examines biobased 1,5 pentanediol, highlighting its verified biocontent, reduced emissions, production advantages, and performance in paint and coatings.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114242 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114242-biobased-1-5-pentanediol-as-a-low-emission-and-high-performing-monomer Steel Integrity in the Heat of the Moment Jotun's report explores how coatings and corrosion awareness can help mitigate fire hazards in oil and gas operations.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14/post/114237 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14-pci-blog/post/114237-steel-integrity-in-the-heat-of-the-moment Smart Coatings Market Expands Beyond Traditional Protective Roles Smart coatings enable responsive and multifunctional surfaces through self-healing, antimicrobial and adaptive technologies across multiple industries.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14/post/114437 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/blogs/14-pci-blog/post/114437-smart-coatings-market-the-next-frontier-in-functional-and-responsive-surface-technology Zero-Carbon Calcium Carbonate A new calcium carbonate with a negative carbon footprint allows formulators to reduce Scope 3 emissions while maintaining performance.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114225 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114225-zero-carbon-calcium-carbonate CO<sub>2</sub>-Efficient Paint Shop Design Advances Electric Drying and Smart Logistics Dürr’s latest paint shop project for Volkswagen brings together new electric drying, logistics updates and CO₂-saving strategies designed for high-volume production.


]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114201 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114201-cosub2-sub-efficient-paint-shop-design-advances-electric-drying-and-smart-logistics PPG Brings AI-Designed Robotic Mural to Life at Czech Street Art Festival 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.

]]> http://www.pcimag.com/articles/114287 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114287-ppg-brings-ai-designed-robotic-mural-to-life-at-czech-street-art-festival