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With this information, new foam-control additives are envisioned, enabling formulators to create the next generation of compliant coatings.

Both the mechanical impact strength characteristics and resistance to atmospheric effects improve with increasing concentration of silicone elastomer particles.

Easily dispersed pigments bring convenience, consistency and profitability to colorant manufacturing by eliminating the costly and time-consuming pigment grinding step.

A novel phenalkamide, based on renewable CNSL material, enables solvent-free epoxy systems for protective and industrial coatings as well as adhesive applications.

Ultrasonic acoustically assisted inline drying provides energy cost savings, increased throughput and reduced footprint.

Waterborne self-crosslinking acrylic emulsions are a suitable alternative to SB finishes for industrial wood coatings.

This article demonstrates the performance of biobased succinic acid in PUD and coating formulations.

The characteristics and performance of Eco-Sil harvested from rice hulls indicate that it is a cost-effective and environmentally acceptable replacement for fumed silica.

The coatings industry has made a good start but has further to go on its path of sustainable development. The opportunity for significant progress in the future lies beyond business-as-usual.

Reducing energy and waste across the value chain, together with limiting raw material usage in coating formulas will become increasingly important aspects of product formulation strategies as materials become scarcer.