This edition of the Advanced Coating & Surface Technology Opportunity Engine features innovations like specialized coating system for proton exchange membrane fuel cells, plasma ion energy control for thin film deposition and etching applications, large-scale paper coating technology for plastic replacement, anti-scaling coating made by encapsulating scale inhibitors, electroless deposition of copper-based films for advanced packaging, mass-balanced ISCC PLUS coating additives for sustainable paints and inks, advanced battery interface materials for enhanced energy storage performance, algae-based carbon-capturing coating for urban infrastructure, optimized zinc epoxy powder primer for high-corrosion environments, thin-film ceramic coating for high-volume industrial applications, zinc-rich epoxy primer technology for advanced steel corrosion protection, and silicone-based biocide-free antifouling coating for marine hulls. 

• Which developments promise enhanced performance, sustainability, and functionality across various industrial products and processes?
• How can you achieve growth by leveraging significant advancements in high-tech materials for various enhanced industrial applications?
• What are the emerging technologies and applications that will redefine the future of various coating segments across industries?