European Coatings

Researchers have developed a transparent and flexible nanocone array film grafted with a thermo-responsive polymer that mechanically kills bacteria and releases their debris on demand. The approach offers a sustainable, antibiotic-free route to antibiofouling coatings for medical, wearable and optical applications.

The adoption of bio-based coatings is accelerating globally, driven by sustainability, performance, and affordability. Julie Haevermans, Vice President of Marketing, Coating Solutions, and Richard Jenkins, Senior Vice President, Coating Solutions, of Arkema, discuss how industry collaboration, regional priorities, and supply chain dynamics are shaping the future of bio-based tec...

India is advancing the development of bio-based feedstocks through targeted policies and innovative approaches. Sangeeta Srivastava, Executive Director at Godavari Biorefineries, discusses how ethanol-based value chains are being utilised to create sustainable intermediates for the coatings industry while ensuring traceability and resource efficiency.

The Nova Paint Club, an alliance of the world’s leading independent paint companies, has launched the “Cool Roof, Smart Choice” campaign to accelerate the adoption of reflective roofing solutions by building professionals to address the growing problem of extreme heat. Globally, heat-related deaths have increased by 23% since the 1990s to about 546,000 a year – about one every m...

Researchers have developed a fully bio-based phosphorus-nitrogen synergistic coating for Lyocell fabrics using phytic acid and gelatin. The coating delivers strong flame retardancy and antibacterial activity while preserving the wearability of the treated textile.