Catalytic Oxidation of Volatile Organic Liquids
Publication: Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 130, Issue 3
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. The concentration of OVs in the feedstream was maintained at approximately 100 ppmv, and the space velocity was between 6,000 and 18,000 h−1. Metal oxide catalysts without Pt generated complete conversion of 1-butanol to at 150°C, 69% conversion at 100°C, and 15% conversion at 80°C. For toluene, complete conversion was achieved at 200°C, and greater than 75% conversion at 150°C. Addition of Pt to the metal oxide compositions typically lowered the temperature for a given OV oxidation rate by at least 20–50°C. Catalysts deposited onto standard commercial cordierite monoliths retained their composition and activity, and were stable in humid air, as well as nitrogen- and chlorine-containing OVs. However, the catalysts quickly deactivated in the presence of sulfur and phosphorus.
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Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 130 • Issue 3 • March 2004
Pages: 329 - 337
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Copyright © 2004 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Sep 20, 2002
Accepted: Apr 29, 2003
Published online: Feb 19, 2004
Published in print: Mar 2004
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