The development of environmentally friendly innovative coatings drives the technological innovation of preparation and development of low-carbon green coating additives. In this paper，the development of environmentally friendly additives in raw material selection and preparation technology innovation were reviewed. In terms of the selection of raw materials，degradable，widely sourced and renewable bio-based materials were mainly focused，and modifications were conducted to prepare additives with excellent performance. In terms of preparation technology，reducing the use of unfriendly materials in manufacturing process and final products was the focus. Furthermore，the practical application of environmentally additives in waterborne coatings，high solid coatings and powder coatings were introduced，which provided some new perspectives for the study and application of environmentally friendly additives in the future. Environmentally friendly and innovative coating additives with sustainable development and biodegradability characteristics produced by adopting a synthetic process that does not require volatile solvents and low-energy production equipment，has not only promotes the green transformation of the coating industry，but also contributes significantly to the achievement of sustainable development goals.