PHOTOCHEMICAL REACTIVITY-A NEW PARADIGM FOR VOC REGULATION

摘要

Current VOC regulations focus on reducing the mass of volatile organic compounds emitted from various applications. However, there is a more effective and efficient way to reduce the contribution of VOC emissions to ground-level ozone formation. Reactivity-based approaches which distinguish between more reactive and less reactive VOCs can be important in areas where VOC control is key to reducing ozone concentrations. This paper explains how an emerging concept - photochemical reactivity - can significantly increase coating formulation options and improve regulatory strategies directed at VOCs.