On January 7, 2025, the domestic paint industry's professional financial media outlet,
On January 7, 2025, the domestic paint industry's professional financial media outlet, Tu Jie, unveiled the "Top 10 Paint Technology News of 2024." These news events highlight how technological innovation has driven the high-quality development of the paint industry in China.
Approval of the National Key Laboratory for Marine Key Materials
On February 5, 2025, the National Key Laboratory for Marine Key Materials officially received approval from the Chinese Academy of Sciences for construction. This laboratory, relying on the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, aims to address the significant demand for key service materials in China's marine engineering and high-tech equipment.
Winning of the National Technological Invention Award
At the National Science and Technology Conference held in Beijing on June 24, 2024, the project "Design and Preparation Technology of Siloxane Hybrid Polymer Functional Coatings and Their Applications," jointly completed by Fudan University and the Ocean Chemical Research Institute Co., Ltd., won the second prize of the National Technological Invention Award. This is the only paint-related scientific research project to win this award, marking a significant achievement for the paint industry.
Establishment of Post-Doctoral Research Stations
Several paint companies, including Hunan Songjing New Materials Co., Ltd., Shandong Bengten Paint Co., Ltd., and Anhui Meijia New Materials Co., Ltd., have been approved to establish post-doctoral research stations, which signifies recognition of their technological innovation and high-end R&D talent cultivation efforts.
Recognition of Testing Centers
Many paint companies have received CNAS laboratory accreditation certificates from the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS), indicating their top-level technological innovation and quality control systems in the industry.
Key Projects Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released the 2024 application guide for key projects under the "High-End Functional and Intelligent Materials" special program. The paint industry actively participated in these projects, focusing on advanced energy materials, key medical and epidemic prevention materials, and other critical areas.
Construction Boom of Research and Development Centers
The paint industry has witnessed a surge in the construction of research and development centers. Companies such as Nippon Paint, BASF, PPG, and others have invested in expanding or upgrading their R&D facilities.
Application of Biomimetic Drag-Reducing Coatings
For the first time internationally, biomimetic drag-reducing coatings were applied to ship propellers, marking a significant breakthrough in coating technology.
Collaboration with Nobel Laureates
3Trees (Shanghai) New Materials Research Co., Ltd. collaborated with Nobel laureates and the "father of graphene," enhancing its technological innovation capabilities.
Major Breakthroughs in New Coating Technologies
New coating technologies, such as high-durability protective coatings for large-scale steel structures, have been developed, providing comprehensive protection solutions with a service life of up to 100 years.
CCC Certification for Water-Based Interior Wall Paints
In March 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation announced that water-based interior wall paints must undergo CCC certification to ensure product safety and quality. Many paint companies, such as 3Trees and Nippon Paint, have obtained CCC certification for their water-based interior wall paints.
In summary, the top 10 paint technology news of 2024 demonstrates how technological innovation has driven the high-quality development of the Chinese paint industry. With continuous advancements in technology and increasing emphasis on environmental protection and sustainability, the Chinese paint industry is poised for further growth and innovation in the coming years.
