Traditional antifouling coatings, which are covalently bonded to substrates, are often time-consuming and dependent on the substrate material. A recent study addresses these challenges by introducing a method that rapidly forms antifouling coatings using cation–π interactions. This process enabled the rapid formation of antifouling coatings in approximately six minutes, making it an efficient solution for various substrates, including those used in medical implants. “Coatings Formulation” is your must-read if you are familiar with the basics of chemistry and wish to fully dive into the field of paints and coatings formulation! Block copolymers outperform random copolymers in anti-fouling performanceThe study revealed that block copolymers provided superior anti-fouling properties compared to random copolymers.