Xiamen Jintianran's News Abstracts

The global coatings industry is accelerating its transformation toward sustainable and intelligent solutions in 2025, driven by stringent environmental policies and demand for high-performance materials.

1. Bio-Based Resins Scale Commercially

   AkzoNobel has launched the world’s first 10,000-ton/year bio-based resin production line in the Netherlands, using waste vegetable oils and pine byproducts to replace 50% of fossil feedstocks. This cuts CO₂ emissions by 15,000 tons annually. BASF follows with a pilot bio-resin plant in Shanghai targeting architectural coatings. EU CBAM carbon tariffs and U.S. EPA rules are pushing adoption, with the bio-based coatings market projected to reach $24 billion by 2030.

2. CO₂-Derived Polyols Gain Traction

   Companies like Covestro and PPG are commercializing polyols synthesized from captured carbon dioxide for polyurethane coatings. These materials reduce dependency on crude oil and offer enhanced durability for automotive and industrial applications.

3. Self-Healing Coatings Enter Industrial Use

   Microcapsule-based self-healing coatings are now deployed in automotive and wind turbine protection, extending asset life by 30%. New polymers that repair under UV/heat stimuli are emerging for aerospace.

4. AI-Driven Formulation Expands

   PPG’s AI platform accelerates R&D by predicting resin-performance relationships, cutting development time by 40%. Digital color matching tools with spectrophotometers are becoming standard for contractors.

5. Passive Cooling Coatings Disrupt Building Energy

   Radiative cooling coatings that reflect 97% of sunlight and emit infrared heat are piloted in Dubai and Singapore, reducing cooling energy use by 40%. Major projects include commercial building retrofits.

6. Graphene Enhances Barrier Properties

   Graphene-reinforced epoxy coatings show 60% improvement in corrosion resistance for marine and bridge applications. Cheap production methods enable broader adoption.