Converting Volatile Organic Compounds to CO<sub>2</sub> and Water

Tang G. Lee

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Converting Volatile Organic Compounds to CO₂ and Water

Tang G. Lee

Published in American Journal of Chemical Engineering (Volume 4, Issue 2)

Received: 6 June 2016 Published: 7 June 2016

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Abstract

This paper discusses a novel method to clean VOC from any sources. Photocatalysis surpasses any other technologies in air purification for absorption of volatile organic compounds. A key component is the use of ultraviolet light to activate a photo-catalysis process that can also disinfect microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, moulds and even infectious diseases. The by-products of the photocatalytic process is only carbon dioxide and water. Results as tested by the Chinese government agency for its VOC removal efficacy at several factories is most encouraging. In conclusion, we have found a technology that can help clean the increasing air pollution in China to improve public health.

Published in	American Journal of Chemical Engineering (Volume 4, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajche.20160402.16
Page(s)	62-67
Creative Commons	This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, provided the original work is properly cited.
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Keywords

Air Pollution, Disinfection, Photocatalysis, Air Cleaning, By-Products, Volatile Organic Compounds

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Tang G. Lee

Faculty of Environmental Design, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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