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1. Toward The Development Of Environmentally Friendly Coatings 12/17/2025

   A research team led by Researcher Shinya Kawakami of Nippon Paint Co., Ltd., in collaboration with Assistant Professor Ryuhei Sato and Professor Yasushi Shibuta of the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Engineering, has systematically uncovered how polymers, the key constituents of water-based paints, aggregate within mixed water–organic solvent environments and how their structures evolve as solvents evaporate.

2. AkzoNobel Extends Chinese Marine Coatings Partnership To Accelerate Transition To Sustainable Shipping 12/16/2025

   A strategic agreement has been signed between AkzoNobel’s Marine Coatings business and Winning Shipping in China which will help accelerate the maritime industry’s transition to lower carbon operations.

3. Titomic Breakthrough In Lithium-ion Electrode Manufacturing 12/9/2025

   Titomic Limited, a global leader in cold spray additive manufacturing utilizing their Titomic Kinetic Fusion technology, is pleased to announce a major advancement in the application of its Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF) for lithium-ion battery (LIB) electrode manufacturing.

4. LR And Nippon Paint Marine Sign Technical Collaboration To Assess Hull Coating Performance 12/3/2025

   The collaboration aims to assess the in-service speed-loss performance of Nippon Paint Marine’s FASTAR and AQUATERRAS coatings, following the ISO 19030 performance-measurement standard.

5. Bellavia Sets Safety Standard: World's First Dual-Protection Anti-Stick & Insulation Coating 12/2/2025

   Following successful global campaigns highlighting urban cleanliness and civic awareness, Sindo DNT Co., Ltd. is raising the bar for infrastructure management once again.

6. Striking Gold: Henkel Introduces New Color Variant Of Thin Organic Coating For Metal Surfaces 12/2/2025

   Henkel is expanding its portfolio in the field of thin organic Coating (TOC) with a new color variant. This innovation combines the proven properties of the technology with aesthetic benefits and is aimed at applications where both functionality and design are important – in the case of the pilot project, through a golden finish.

7. 'Walking' Water Discovery On 2D Material Could Lead To Better Anti-Icing Coatings And Energy Materials 12/1/2025

   A surprising discovery about how water behaves on one of the world’s thinnest 2D materials could lead to major technological improvements, from better anti-icing coatings for aircraft and self-cleaning solar panels to next-generation lubricants and energy materials.

8. Nanocoating With Plasmaplus®: Effective Protection Against Corrosion 12/1/2025

   Atmospheric plasma technology increases efficiency and reduces environmental impact while automating processes.

9. Painting Expert Roxanne Ecklund Of Dunwoody Explains Georgia's Seasonal Damage To Stucco, Wood, & Concrete Finishes For Hellonation 11/23/2025

   How do Georgia’s seasonal changes damage stucco, wood, and concrete finishes? That question is answered in a HelloNation article featuring Painting Expert Roxanne Ecklund of Rhino Shield by Georgia Coatings, Inc. in Dunwoody, GA.

10. Trinseo And RWDC Industries Advance PHA Dispersion Technology For Barrier Coatings Applications 11/20/2025

    Trinseo and RWDC Industries LLC reaffirmed their commitment to producing polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) dispersion products by signing a joint development agreement.