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Home » Keywords: » VOCs

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Dürr’s EcoRP painting robots will paint the Volkswagen bodies in Puebla in the future.

CO2-Efficient Paint Shop Design Advances Electric Drying and Smart Logistics

Dürr Builds Turnkey Paint Shop for Volkswagen Puebla With Electric Drying and AGV-Driven Flexibility
Dürr
November 25, 2025
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Dürr’s latest paint shop project for Volkswagen brings together new electric drying, logistics updates and CO₂-saving strategies designed for high-volume production.



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The Corrosion Challenge

and the Rise of Plant-Based Solutions
Rose Morrison
November 4, 2025
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Plant-based additives are emerging as eco-friendly corrosion inhibitors, reducing VOCs, heavy metals and environmental impact while delivering premium protection.


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Next-Gen Matte Performance

Dow Reinvents Interior Coating Durability
Patrick Hartnett
July 15, 2025
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Dow’s self-matting resin and polymeric extender enhance interior durability — delivering low-sheen coatings that resist damage and improve efficiency.


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In-mold coating prototype: roof-top garnish (H 160mm x W 1020mm).

In-Mold Coating Breakthrough Cuts VOCs and CO₂ in Automotive Manufacturing

Nippon Paint Automotive Coatings Co., Ltd.
June 13, 2025
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Solvent-free in-mold coating tech for thermoplastics slashes emissions and cure time in automotive production.


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Reimagining Architectural Paints with Plant-Based Acrylic Binders

A PCI Interview with Pratibha Mahale, Associate Research Scientist, Applications R&D, Dow Coating Materials
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Kristin Johansson
May 20, 2025
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In this PCI interview, a Dow research scientist discusses the carbon-cutting potential of plant-based binders in interior paint formulations.


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UV/EB Technology as a Sustainable Solution to the Energy Crisis

Michael Bonner Cara Bommarito
August 2, 2023
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Can UV/EB technology serve as a sustainable solution to the energy crisis? This article examines the factors driving UV/EB technology, supported by case studies demonstrating how it enables innovative manufacturing processes that consume less energy, yet also meet or exceeds air quality standards without requiring add-on pollution controls.


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The Architectural Coatings Market

Atul Yadav Dhiraj Kumar
August 2, 2023
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The market for architectural coatings is projected to grow from $85.1 billion in 2023 to $102 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 3.9%. Read about key factors that provide market players with growth opportunities, as well as the potential challenges players could face during the forecast period.


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VOCs Not Welcome in Exterior Coatings Projects

Lon Bauer
July 17, 2023
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Project specifiers and coatings contractors are demanding water-based coatings that keep outdoor air safer and nuisance-free.


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How Businesses Can Reduce Energy and Further Improve Sustainability in Their Powder Coating Lines

Andy Cowling
July 17, 2023
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AkzoNobel offers insight on how businesses can reduce energy and further improve sustainability in their powder coating lines, from initial line loading and pretreatment, to application and curing.


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How Paint and Coatings Support the Green Building Industry

Sarah Trowse
July 17, 2023
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PPG discusses its multifaceted approach to sustainability and product stewardship; a comprehensive and multivariable methodology, which was informed by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. This approach supports the idea that paint and coatings technologies are key to meeting green building standards.


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N-Butylpyrrolidone (NBP) as a Green Solvent to Replace N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in Industrial Coating Applications

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