Plasma catalysis: A solution for environmental problems

被引:138
作者
Whitehead, J. Christopher [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Manchester, Sch Chem, Manchester M13 9PL, Lancs, England
关键词
atmospheric plasma; catalysis; plasma; pollution; waste gas; ASSISTED CATALYSIS; NONTHERMAL PLASMA; DESTRUCTION; TEMPERATURE; REMOVAL; DIOXIDE; TOLUENE; CFC-12;
D O I
10.1351/PAC-CON-10-02-39
中图分类号
O6 [化学];
学科分类号
0703 ;
摘要
The combination of a nonthermal, atmospheric plasma with a catalyst is investigated as a means of destroying pollutants in waste gas streams. Using the examples of dichloromethane (DCM) and toluene in air streams, it is shown that the destruction of the pollutant can be increased whilst lowering the operating temperature, giving increasing energy efficiency. Unwanted by-products can also be reduced selectively by appropriate choice of catalyst and of the plasma catalyst configuration. By studying the temperature dependence of plasma catalysis, some ideas can be obtained about the nature of the interaction between plasma and catalyst in the processing.
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