Event tip: PFASThe next EC Conference on this crucial topic – PFAS – will take place on 03 – 04 December 2025 in Cologne, Germany. With an EU-wide PFAS ban expected from 2026, the coatings industry faces urgent questions: Which PFAS substances are most critical? This conference brings together international experts to discuss the latest material innovations, regulatory developments and challenges in reformulating PFAS-free coatings. Topics include: PFAS materials and substance groups, substitution strategies and functional alternatives, regulatory compliance and industry impact. The new catalyst allows for selective defluorination, opening avenues for tailored drug design and synthesis.