A two-step method combining ceramicizable intumescent technology with superhydrophobic TiO₂ powder yields a fire-retardant coating that provides enhanced char strength, thermal insulation and water resistance on both steel and rigid polyurethane foam substrates.

PPG has announced the installation of a new testing line dedicated to radiation-curable coatings at its European R&D Centre in Marly, France. The investment aims to accelerate innovation in UV-curing coatings and expand applications in key industries.

Dr. Felix Lauterbach, Global Sustainability Manager Dispersions & Resins at BASF discusses key sustainability challenges and opportunities facing the coatings industry, including regulatory ambiguity, sustainable raw material availability, and innovative technologies like mass balance and chemical recycling. Interview by Vanessa Bauersachs

A new polyurethane coating incorporating triple dynamic bonds and modified boron nitride filler achieves 90 % self-healing efficiency and significantly enhanced anticorrosive performance, offering a promising protective solution for offshore wind power installations.

The supervisory board of Essen-based speciality chemicals company Evonik has made significant personnel decisions: Christian Kullmann will continue as CEO until 2030, and Michael Rauch will take over as CFO starting 1 May.