Noble-Metal-Based Catalytic Oxidation Technology Trends for Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Removal

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are toxic and are considered the most important sources for the formation of photochemical smog, secondary organic aerosols (SOAs), and ozone. These can also greatly affect the environment and human health. For this reason, VOCs are removed by applying various technologies or reused after recovery. Catalytic oxidation for VOCs removal is widely applied in the industry and is regarded as an efficient and economical method compared to other VOCs removal technologies. Currently, a large amount of VOCs are generated in industries with solvent-based processes, and the ratio of aromatic compounds is high. This paper covers recent catalytic developments in VOC combustion over noble-metal-based catalysts. In addition, this report introduces recent trends in the development of the catalytic mechanisms of VOC combustion and the deactivation of catalysts, such as coke formation, poisoning, sintering, and catalyst regeneration. Since VOC oxidation by noble metal catalysts depends on the support of and mixing catalysts, an appropriate catalyst should be used according to reaction characteristics. Moreover, noble metal catalysts are used together with non-noble metals and play a role in the activity of other catalysts. Therefore, further elucidation of their function and catalytic mechanism in VOC removal is required.

Sewage-free preparation of 2D metal oxides by a rapid freezing soft template method for extraordinarily activating solar-driven humidity VOC combustion

2D Co3O4 can be synthesized without producing sewage, which shows a nearly 100% ambient sunlight irradiated combustion efficiency for formaldehyde, CH4, acetone, CO, as it assisted by spectrally selective coating.

Novel metallic electrically heated monolithic catalysts towards VOC combustion

Metallic electrically heated monolithic catalysts with dual-function, high activity, fast response, small volume, changeable shape and energy conservation properties.

Catalytic Combustion of Voc in Air Stream Over Bimetallic Chromium-Copper Supported On Sicl4-Modified H-Zsm-5 Catalyst

The performance of chromium (Cr) and copper (Cu) on silicon tetrachloride modified H-ZSM-5 (SiCl4-Z) catalyst in VOC combustion is reported. H-ZSM-5, modified with SiCl4 at 500?C for 3 h was impregnated with 1.0 wt. % of Cr and 0.5 wt. % of Cu. Performance studies were carried out at GHSV of 3,800 to 32,000 h-1 with 2,000 to 35,000 ppm of VOC. Changes in the activity of Cr-Cu/ SiCl4-Z were ascribed to extra framework deposits, surface acidity and pore characteristics. Cr-Cu/SiCl4-Z catalyst was more stable to coking, humidity and HCl than Cr-Cu/Z. In the combustion of chlorinated VOC, the chlorination of metal species deactivated the catalyst by rendering lower redox ability.