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Title Utilization of Volatile Organic Compounds as an Alternative for Destructive Abatement
ID_Doc 26812
Authors Ojala, S; Koivikko, N; Laitinen, T; Mouammine, A; Seelam, PK; Laassiri, S; Ainassaari, K; Brahmi, R; Keiski, RL
Title Utilization of Volatile Organic Compounds as an Alternative for Destructive Abatement
Year 2015
Published Catalysts, 5, 3
DOI 10.3390/catal5031092
Abstract The treatment of volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions is a necessity of today. The catalytic treatment has already proven to be environmentally and economically sound technology for the total oxidation of the VOCs. However, in certain cases, it may also become economical to utilize these emissions in some profitable way. Currently, the most common way to utilize the VOC emissions is their use in energy production. However, interesting possibilities are arising from the usage of VOCs in hydrogen and syngas production. Production of chemicals from VOC emissions is still mainly at the research stage. However, few commercial examples exist. This review will summarize the commercially existing VOC utilization possibilities, present the utilization applications that are in the research stage and introduce some novel ideas related to the catalytic utilization possibilities of the VOC emissions. In general, there exist a vast number of possibilities for VOC utilization via different catalytic processes, which creates also a good research potential for the future.
Author Keywords catalysis; synthesis gas; methane; chemicals production; circular economy; sustainability; fuels; oxidation; reforming
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:000362642600007
WoS Category Chemistry, Physical
Research Area Chemistry
PDF https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/5/3/1092/pdf?version=1435738942
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