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Photodegradation of the Volatile Organic Compounds in the Gas Phase: A Review
Author(s) -
Ray Madhumita Bhowmick
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
developments in chemical engineering and mineral processing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1932-2143
pISSN - 0969-1855
DOI - 10.1002/apj.5500080502
Subject(s) - photodegradation , degradation (telecommunications) , environmental chemistry , chemistry , effluent , gas phase , soil vapor extraction , humidity , environmental science , process engineering , waste management , organic chemistry , environmental engineering , computer science , photocatalysis , engineering , catalysis , meteorology , telecommunications , ecology , contamination , biology , environmental remediation , physics
A review of photodegradation processes suitable for the treatment of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) present in the effluents from air‐stripping and soil‐vapor extraction is presented. This paper outlines and summarizes the essential factors such as kinetics and mechanism, intermediates of degradation processes, and reactor modeling which lead to the successful application of this useful technology. In addition, the effects of operating parameters such as humidity, temperature, additives and types of VOCs are discussed. The review also identifies the areas where further work is needed.