A recent reserach highlights a breakthrough in coating technology: Haoran Wei and his team have developed a polyurethane (PU) coating with antimicrobial properties, based on inclusion complexes. Reading tip: Functional CoatingsThe EC Tech Report “Functional Coatings” gives you an up-to-date bundle on automotive coatings with articles, videos and other handpicked content. Additionally, the coatings demonstrated an antibacterial zone of inhibition of 2.3–3 cm, comparable to the effectiveness of amoxicillin. Broader Application PotentialThe absorption of these inclusion complexes into polymer coatings offers multifunctional benefits, such as hydrophobicity, flame retardancy, thermal stability, and low intumescence. Source: Journal of Coatings Technology and Research, Volume 21, pages 1291–1309, 2024