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  • Growing environmental concerns and fossil resource depletion necessitate sustainable alternatives in the coatings industry.
  • Bio-based coatings, derived from renewable biomass, offer a promising pathway toward environmental sustainability.
  • The development of bio-based coatings is critical for reducing the ecological footprint of the coatings sector.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review recent advances, challenges, and future prospects of bio-based coatings.
  • To analyze the synthesis, properties, and applications of key bio-based polymer systems.
  • To discuss strategies for enhancing the performance and functionality of bio-based coating components.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of literature on bio-based coatings, polymer resins, and auxiliary components.
  • Critical analysis of biomass conversion strategies: direct utilization, physical blending, chemical modification, and biosynthesis.
  • Discussion of molecular engineering approaches to enhance bio-based polymer performance.

Main Results:

  • Significant progress has been made in developing bio-based polymer resins (epoxy, polyurethane, alkyd, acrylic) and auxiliary components.
  • Molecular engineering effectively enhances the performance and functionality of these bio-based materials.
  • Key challenges remain, including cost-performance balance, supply chain stability, and standardization.

Conclusions:

  • Integration of chemical modification and biosynthesis technologies is vital for advancing bio-based coatings.
  • Establishing unified bio-based content standards is crucial for market acceptance and growth.
  • Bio-based coatings have the potential to transition from "green alternatives" to high-performance dominant materials.