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Published the second Wednesday of every month, PCInnovations is a monthly eNewsletter that supplements our eMagazine. PCInnovations showcases three articles that aren't in the magazine, and that coatings formulators and manufacturers won’t want to miss. Below are some of the latest coatings technologies that we have shared with our eNewsletter subscribers.

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Driving Circularity in Paints and Coatings

Learn how one company transforms reclaimed materials into highly valuable, non-toxic, sustainable, recyclable, and price-competitive binders for use in paints, coatings, adhesives, and flooring products. Read here

A Better Synthetic Rutile is Coming Soon

One metals technology company is commercializing innovative titanium mineral-enrichment technologies that upgrade ilmenite minerals into a high-grade TiO₂ synthetic rutile product, with fewer carbon emissions than current industry processes. Read here

Exploring the Use of Bio-Derived, Isosorbide-Based Polyols in the Synthesis of High-Performance Polyurethanes

Moving to more environmentally benign monomers is essential for the continuation of a highly beneficial relationship with polymers. This shift creates an opportunity to simultaneously access new property profiles. New polyols synthesized using a high-purity isosorbide illustrate what is possible. Read here

Polyurethanes in the Paint and Coatings Industry

In a PCI interview, Christina Mahally of Dow Polyurethanes discusses polyurethanes, how they are used in coatings and other industries, and the current market climate. Read here

White Walls, Green Impact: Understanding the Connection Between Wall Color and Energy Reduction

Chemours technical experts quantify how interior wall color can impact both emissions and energy costs. Read here

Study of Surfactant Tail Variations, Part One

This Formulating with Mike column discusses the development of surfactant molecules for use as a carbon black pigment dispersant. Read here