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Digitalization and the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework are shaping the future of safer, more sustainable inks, paint and coatings.

Materials science startups face unique challenges in scaling innovations for coatings, requiring significant investment, strategic partnerships and extended development timelines.

This study evaluates waterborne polyurethane and polyacrylate resins with water-dispersible polyisocyanates to enhance corrosion resistance, durability, and coating performance on metal substrates.

Researchers at Chungnam National University developed an edible biofilm using chitosan and gallic acid to extend the shelf life of perishable fruits.

A new patent aims to reduce paint spills with an ergonomic grip for can handles, addressing loss prevention, safety risks and operational inefficiencies in retail.

Raw material suppliers are advancing low-emission coatings with new iron oxide yellow pigments designed to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of formulations.

Field testing confirms that broad-spectrum, encapsulated dry-film preservatives provide long-term protection against fungal and algal growth, outperforming competitor formulations in diverse environmental conditions.

A new, volumetric, solid tinting system offers a sustainable, efficient alternative for tinting architectural and industrial coatings with improved performance.

UPM Specialty Papers and Eastman developed a paper-based packaging solution with a compostable biobased coating, enhancing recyclability and barrier performance for food applications.

Demand for man-made lagoons is rising, highlighting the durability of aliphatic polyurea-based linings for long-term waterproofing and structural integrity.