Chitosan: A Next-Generation Functional Material for Paint and Coatings Innovation

by Victoria Scarborough, Ph.D. | Mar 2026 | PCI

Antimicrobial and Antifungal PerformanceFilm-Forming and Barrier CapabilitiesCorrosion Protection and Metal ChelationFormulation Considerations[12]Solubility and pH SensitivityViscosity and RheologyWater Sensitivity and Barrier PerformanceAdhesion and Mechanical...

Driving Innovation through Disruption

by Victoria Scarborough, Ph.D. | Nov 2025 | PCI

Market Disruption ExamplesCool Roof CoatingsPaint Protective FilmsAssess the Target MarketRevenue and Growth PotentialMarket Dynamics and CompetitionRegulatory ConstraintsInvestment Levels by CompaniesPartnerships and Funding OpportunitiesPotential Strategic Focus...

Aerosol Paints: Technology, Challenges, and Innovations

by Victoria Scarborough, Ph.D. | Oct 2025 | PCI

Anatomy of an Aerosol Paint ContainerTraditional Aerosol SystemsBag-on-Valve (BOV) SystemsPropellant Chemistry: How the Paint Gets OutLiquefied GasesCompressed GasesAir Quality Regulations and Environmental ConcernsRegulatory LandscapeImpact on FormulationFormulating...

Can Paint Films Disrupt Traditional Coatings?

by Victoria Scarborough, Ph.D. | Aug 2025 | PCI

The Origins and Evolution of PPF TechnologyAdvances in PPF TechnologyMarket Landscape and GrowthApplications Across IndustriesAutomotive and TransportationAerospaceBuilt EnvironmentEnergy SectorPPF as a Disruptive TechnologyIndustry Examples and...

Disrupting Markets by Inventing the Future: A New Paradigm in Innovation Strategy

by Victoria Scarborough, Ph.D. | Jul 2025 | IPCM

What Does Market Disruption Really Mean?Understanding Markets: The Foundation of InnovationThe Innovation Landscape: A Web of OpportunityThe Role of Government Funding in Driving InnovationMaterial Science and Strategic Focus AreasFrom Idea to Impact: Building the...