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{"title":"Advances in environmentally friendly antifouling coatings: from biocides to bioinspired strategies","authors":"Javed Qureshi,&nbsp;Pranit B. Patil,&nbsp;Dipak V. Pinjari","doi":"10.1007/s11998-025-01233-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11998-025-01233-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This review critically examines recent advancements in antifouling technologies, emphasizing the development of environmentally sustainable coatings to mitigate biofouling in marine environments. Biofouling, the accumulation of aquatic organisms on submerged surfaces, presents significant economic and ecological challenges, including increased fuel consumption, structural degradation, and the spread of invasive species. The phase-out of toxic organotin-based antifouling paints, particularly tributyltin (TBT)-based formulations, has driven the search for safer and more effective alternatives. This review provides an in-depth analysis of the historical evolution of antifouling coatings, the impact of biofouling across various industries such as heat exchangers, jetties, offshore rigs, shipping vessels, and aquaculture cages, and the limitations of existing antifouling coatings. It highlights the role of interdisciplinary research in advancing antifouling strategies and explores emerging materials such as conducting polymers, hydrogel coatings, and bio-based formulations for antifouling and anticorrosion applications. The review underscores the potential of these innovative materials while emphasizing the need for further research to enhance their long-term effectiveness and environmental compatibility. Additionally, the current review paper covers various antifouling strategies, including biocide-based coatings, fouling-release coatings, and nonfouling coatings, which have been developed to prevent marine growth. The transition from traditional copper-based coatings to sustainable alternatives, such as silicone-based fouling-release coatings and biomimetic materials, reflects the growing regulatory and environmental concerns surrounding conventional antifouling technologies. Advancements in biomimetic, enzyme-based, and nontoxic polymer coatings are further explored, demonstrating their potential to provide durable, eco-friendly antifouling coatings. To illustrate the practical implications of biofouling and mitigation strategies, the discussion highlights the economic and operational challenges posed by biofouling and evaluates the effectiveness of antifouling interventions. The review concludes with key findings, industry implications, and future research directions, advocating for continued innovation in sustainable and efficient antifouling technologies to address the evolving demands of the maritime and naval industries.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture><span>The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.</span></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Coatings Technology and Research","volume":"23 3","pages":"1291 - 1334"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147757179","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Introduction to the special issue","authors":"Marcel Schmitt","doi":"10.1007/s11998-026-01301-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11998-026-01301-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Coatings Technology and Research","volume":"23 3","pages":"1079 - 1079"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147757180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Advances in lanthanide-doped upconversion nanomaterials in security inks: a comprehensive review","authors":"Anand P. J.,&nbsp;Rakshitha K. Jain,&nbsp;Dhanya Sunil","doi":"10.1007/s11998-025-01227-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11998-025-01227-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Smart functional materials with intriguing optical properties play a crucial role due to their diverse applications in anticounterfeiting solutions. This review addresses the challenges posed by different counterfeiting activities and introduces various techniques to contest the ever-growing threats. The focus is primarily on potential lanthanide-doped upconversion nanomaterials, which are engineered to create different versions of security inks as countermeasures for counterfeiting. Furthermore, the evolution of these nanomaterials is discussed, showcasing their contribution towards enhancing the complexity of anticounterfeit solutions. The article also discusses the limitations and future scope of synthesizing smart nanomaterials to tackle counterfeiting issues. This comprehensive review will be beneficial in developing futuristic anticounterfeit solutions by exploiting the unique features of Ln-doped nanomaterials to the demanding and challenging field of anti-counterfeiting through security inks.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture><span>The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.</span></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Coatings Technology and Research","volume":"23 3","pages":"1239 - 1260"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11998-025-01227-z.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147757207","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Revolutionizing marine antifouling: metal-based nanoparticles and polymer hybrid coatings","authors":"C. Anu,&nbsp;D. Inbakandan,&nbsp;S. Manikandan,&nbsp;Clarita Clements,&nbsp;Subham Chakraborty,&nbsp;T. Naren Kumar,&nbsp;V. Jeevitha","doi":"10.1007/s11998-025-01223-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11998-025-01223-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Metal and metal oxide (M and MO) nanoparticles are nanosized materials in the size range of 10–100 nm along one dimension. M and MO can be synthesized either by top-down or bottom-up approach. Among the synthesis methods, biological routes of synthesis have been demonstrated to be more eco-friendly exhibiting enhanced activity, compared to nanoparticles synthesized by physical and chemical methods. However, poor reproducibility of the biological route of synthesis is a matter of concern. M and MO nanoparticles find extensive application in marine antifouling coatings, exterior paint coatings, antimicrobial protective coatings for surfaces in clinical settings and hospital environments, and antimicrobial textiles. Apart from environmental applications, to a certain extent, M and MO nanoparticles have achieved success as drug delivery agents and in targeted treatment of cancer cells. Among the various metal and MO nanoparticles, nanoparticles like silver, gold, copper, iron, and zinc and their composites find wide applications as antimicrobial and antifouling protective coatings. This review brings out their antimicrobial, antibiofilm, and antifouling activity focusing mainly on marine biofouling. Methods for surface immobilization of M and MO nanoparticles to develop an antimicrobial surface were actively researched during the last two decades; however, recently M and MO nanoparticles have found increasing application in combination with polymer matrix to form antimicrobial polymer nanocomposites. This advantage is due to the new generation of antifouling coatings, known as nanocomposite polymer coatings, having a chemical composition free of toxins and being simple to apply on a large scale. This comprehensive review paper discusses the present state of research on M and MO nanoparticles along with polymer-based nanocomposites as effective antifouling agents in marine environments.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Coatings Technology and Research","volume":"23 3","pages":"1217 - 1237"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147757198","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Recent developments in the flame-retardant coating for textiles: an overview of their chemistry, mechanism, and sustainability","authors":"Amit Madhu,&nbsp;Lalit Jajpura,&nbsp;Nagender Singh,&nbsp;Mayur Jindal","doi":"10.1007/s11998-025-01236-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11998-025-01236-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The increasing global focus on environmental sustainability has accelerated the development of eco-friendly flame-retardant (FR) coatings for textiles. Conventional phosphorus/nitrogen (P/N)-based flame retardants, though highly effective in imparting fire resistance, often suffer from drawbacks such as the release of formaldehyde and limited durability, thereby raising safety and regulatory concerns. Consequently, recent research has prioritized the design of formaldehyde-free alternatives, alongside broader categories such as bio-based P/N substitutes and phosphorus-free systems. Emerging strategies involve the integration of renewable and sustainable raw materials—including biomass-derived compounds, kaolin, clays, and metal-based additives—into FR formulations. Additionally, hybrid organic–inorganic systems, advanced intumescent chemistries, and novel functional groups have been introduced to balance fire performance with ecological responsibility. The application of innovative surface-engineering techniques, such as layer-by-layer deposition, plasma-assisted modification, sol–gel processes, and nanotechnology-driven coatings, has further enhanced flame retardancy while offering multifunctionality. Nevertheless, the overall environmental performance of these systems is highly dependent on factors such as chemical composition, synthesis route, processing energy, and end-of-life behavior. Life cycle assessment (LCA) studies suggest that bio-based and polymeric FRs generally exhibit lower carbon footprints compared to traditional systems; however, their sustainability advantages are contingent upon responsible sourcing, scalability, and efficient waste management practices. This review systematically categorizes and critically evaluates recent advances in sustainable FR coatings, highlighting both their technical progress and ecological trade-offs to guide the future design of safer, high-performance, and environmentally responsible flame-retardant textiles.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Coatings Technology and Research","volume":"23 3","pages":"1335 - 1381"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147757212","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Water-based vs. organic solvent-based processing of NVP/C cathodes for sodium-ion batteries toward higher processing rates","authors":"David Burger,&nbsp;Hanqing Sun,&nbsp;Xuebin Wu,&nbsp;Noah Keim,&nbsp;Marcus Müller,&nbsp;Werner Bauer,&nbsp;Helmut Ehrenberg,&nbsp;Philip Scharfer,&nbsp;Wilhelm Schabel","doi":"10.1007/s11998-025-01231-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11998-025-01231-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Sodium-ion batteries are treated as a drop-in technology to complement lithium-ion batteries in applications such as entry-level cars and stationary storage. This study compares water-based processing of the sodium-ion battery active material sodium vanadium phosphate (NVP/C) with processing using slurries based on the organic solvent NMP. By utilizing CMC/SBR as a binder, the adhesion strength, flexibility, electrical resistance, and rate capability were improved. These superior properties could be maintained at increasing the drying rate by a factor of 8. However, electrodes processed with the water-based binder system also suffered from binder migration at higher drying rates. To enable high-throughput processing, a strategy involving simultaneous multilayer coating of a primer and electrode slurry was explored. This approach helped mitigate the negative effects of binder migration.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Coatings Technology and Research","volume":"23 3","pages":"1159 - 1169"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11998-025-01231-3.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147757190","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Study on coating uniformity in lithium-ion battery electrode slot-die coating based on three-dimensional simulation","authors":"Zeluan Wu,&nbsp;Minglin Li,&nbsp;Jiangxin Gou,&nbsp;Junxian Liu,&nbsp;Jinxu Liu,&nbsp;Lianfeng Lai","doi":"10.1007/s11998-025-01232-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11998-025-01232-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Slot-die coating technology, as a critical process in lithium-ion battery electrode manufacturing, holds significant importance for the production of high-performance batteries. However, controlling the surface uniformity of the thin film has consistently been a bottleneck in this field. This study employs three-dimensional flow field simulation technology to conduct an in-depth investigation into the lithium battery coating process, aiming to elucidate the influence mechanisms of coating speed and coating gap on coating uniformity. By constructing the coating window using the capillary number (Ca) and the dimensionless gap (<i>H*</i>), this research found that a capillary number ranging from 0.5 to 3, combined with a dimensionless gap between 0.675 and 0.85, ensures stable coating operation. Within the suitable coating window range, by regulating the coating speed to stabilize the upstream meniscus at the center of the upper die lip, the surface uniformity of the thin film can be effectively enhanced. Furthermore, increasing the coating gap can also improve the uniformity of the thin film.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Coatings Technology and Research","volume":"23 3","pages":"1149 - 1158"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147757178","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Quaternary ammonium salts on textile coatings and surfaces: structure, preparation, and antibacterial functionalization—a review","authors":"Xingyu Zhao,&nbsp;Jun Xu,&nbsp;Huimin Jia,&nbsp;Nedra Abbes,&nbsp;Genghao Gong,&nbsp;Zheng Li","doi":"10.1007/s11998-025-01230-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11998-025-01230-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In recent years, people’s functional requirements for textile materials have increased, and public health concerns have also drawn significant attention to innovative methods and technologies for bacteriostasis. Quaternary ammonium salts (QASs) are widely used in the textile industry as powerful antibacterial surface materials, but people prefer composite functional textiles over single antibacterial agents. Although extensive research has been conducted to develop these materials, there is still limited literature on the systematic study of QAS-based composite functional textiles. This review provides a comprehensive overview of related fields in textile materials. First, it introduces the types and synthesis methods of QASs, analyzes their chemical structure–activity relationships, and discusses their antibacterial coating finishing on the surface of textiles. Then, it examines the antibacterial functionalization of QAS textile surfaces, along with potential additional functionalities. Finally, it presents perspectives on future developments in QASs and the textile industry, including stimuli-responsive degradable QAS textiles. Although these areas remain underexplored, significant potential for growth exists. It is anticipated that this review will serve as a valuable reference for the ongoing development of QAS-based composite functional textiles.</p>","PeriodicalId":619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Coatings Technology and Research","volume":"23 3","pages":"1261 - 1290"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147757208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Progress of microcapsule anti-corrosion and self-healing coatings","authors":"Jiaojiao Su,&nbsp;Qingyue Liu,&nbsp;Yaning Zhang,&nbsp;Peixi Huang,&nbsp;Jiangdong Yang,&nbsp;Xiaodong Qi","doi":"10.1007/s11998-025-01237-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11998-025-01237-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Metal materials exposed to the natural environment are prone to damage from temperature, humidity, radiation, and other factors, which can cause corrosion, resulting in economic losses and environmental impacts, and even safety accidents, endangering production and life. Although traditional anti-corrosion techniques can delay corrosion, they suffer from inherent limitations and fail to meet the evolving demands of modern industries. Microcapsule anti-corrosion and self-healing technology, as a new type of intelligent anti-corrosion method, provides a novel solution to address the drawbacks of conventional coatings. This paper summarizes the latest advances in microcapsule anti-corrosion and self-repair technology focusing on its applications in construction engineering, marine engineering, energy facilities and electronic equipment in recent years. It systematically analyzes the structural design of microcapsules, their preparation methods, and the response mechanisms of microcapsule-based systems. Additionally, the current challenges faced by this technology and corresponding solutions are discussed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Coatings Technology and Research","volume":"23 3","pages":"1383 - 1415"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147757199","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Preparation and performance of waterborne polyester with good storage stability","authors":"Wenbo Li,&nbsp;Yanru Hou,&nbsp;Xin Ding,&nbsp;Chunlei Cao,&nbsp;Jianying Ma","doi":"10.1007/s11998-025-01212-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11998-025-01212-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Based on Newman's “Six Rules,” neopentyl glycol (NPG) was selected as alcohol component and trimellitic anhydride (TMA) as hydrophilic monomer to synthesize waterborne polyester resin (WPE) with good storage stability. Chemical structure and properties of WPE were characterized by fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), gel permeation chromatography (GPC), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and thermogravimetry (TG). The influence of the type and content of reactant on the properties of WPE were investigated. In addition, the performance of coating films were also studied. Experimental results showed that both acid value and molecular weights of WPE increased with increasing content of TMA, and the molecular weights distribution broadened slightly. The temperature of the maximum weight loss rate and glass transition temperature (<i>Tg</i>) increased. However, the storage stability decreased. Upon crosslinking, coating films derived from WPE with increasing content of trimethylolpropane (TMP) exhibited better water resistance, higher gloss, and greater hardness. Good optimal performance was achieved when the content of TMA and TMP was 8% and 12%, respectively. WPE with suitable acid value, controlled molecular weights, good storage stability, and desirable coating film properties were sucessfully prepared.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Coatings Technology and Research","volume":"23 3","pages":"1659 - 1670"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147757171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}