Catalytic Oxidation of Volatile Organic Liquids

Abstract

Metal oxide and supported-Pt catalysts were developed for complete oxidation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other solvent-derived organic vapors (OVs) in air at relatively low temperatures. The goal for this work is to produce a simple, cost- effective technology for reducing the concentration of organic contaminants in air to acceptable levels before the air is released into the atmosphere or recirculated. Specific applications include ventilated work spaces for spray painting and engine maintenance, indoor air decontamination, dry cleaning, food processing, fume hoods, residential use, and solvent-intensive industrial processes. Catalyst powders and monolith-supported catalysts were screened for conversion of 1-butanol, toluene, and methyl ethyl ketone to carbon dioxide and water. ... However, the catalysts quickly deactivated in the presence of sulfur and phosphorus.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA429426

Entities

People

  • James H. White
  • Jimena Cabrera-fonseca
  • Joseph D. Wander
  • Michael C. Milazzo
  • Shane E. Roark

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Alcohols
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Catalysts
  • Catalytic Oxidation
  • Chemical Reaction Properties
  • Chemistry
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Low Temperature
  • Metal Oxides
  • Organic Compounds
  • Oxidation
  • Oxides
  • Volatile Organic Compounds

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry
  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Organic Chemistry

Technology Areas

  • Space