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Engineers from RMIT University have invented a protective coating for concrete pipes that could help drastically reduce the formation of fatbergs in sewers.

Tomato peels transformed into a bio-based coating offer water, oil and grease resistance, heat sealability and a sustainable alternative for food packaging.

Polyols made with captured CO₂ offer coatings manufacturers a sustainable option that maintains durability and performance, supporting both quality and environmental goals.

Recycled polyvinyl butyral (rPVB) enhances coatings, improving adhesion, flexibility and durability in various applications.

Reactive acrylic copolymers offer improved adhesion, stain resistance and reduced photoinitiator migration in UV/EB coatings for industrial applications.

Needlefelt, welded and pleated filter bag solutions provide improved filtration efficiency and cost savings for the paint and coatings industry.

New silicone-based wetting agents aim to match PFAS performance as regulations drive the coatings industry toward safer alternatives.

Increased regulations and environmental concerns fuel advancements in PFAS-free coatings and remediation. Industry players and researchers are accelerating the shift to safer solutions.

A new administration and Congress could reshape regulatory, tax and trade policies impacting the chemical distribution industry and its supply chain partners.