Integration of microwave energy and novel adsorbents for environmentally sustainable air pollution control

微波能与新型吸附剂的集成用于环境可持续的空气污染控制

• 批准号: 355738-2008
• 负责人: Hashisho, Zaher
• 金额: $ 1.31万
• 依托单位: University of Alberta
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Discovery Grants Program - Individual
• 财政年份: 2012
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2012-01-01 至 2013-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=505155
• 关键词: Integration; microwave; energy; novel; adsorbents

The emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is a serious environmental issue. VOCs react in the atmosphere to form ground-level ozone which causes eye irritation and respiratory problems. In addition, many VOCs may be carcinogenic and/or neurotoxic to humans. Major sources of these emissions include the gas and oil industry and processes using organic solvents, such as surface coatings. In Canada, more than 2.5 million tonnes of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were emitted to the atmosphere in 2005. These emissions are expected to increase to 2.8 million tonnes in 2010 (Environment Canada, 2007). Hence, technologies need to be developed to more efficiently control those emissions, at lower cost and with lower energy consumption. Technologies need also to promote sustainable development through the recycle and reuse of the resources, whenever feasible.

挥发性有机化合物（VOCs）的排放是一个严重的环境问题。挥发性有机化合物在大气中反应形成地面臭氧，导致眼睛刺激和呼吸问题。此外，许多VOC可能对人类具有致癌性和/或神经毒性。这些排放物的主要来源包括天然气和石油工业以及使用有机溶剂的工艺，如表面涂层。在加拿大，2005年有250多万吨挥发性有机化合物排放到大气中。预计2010年这些排放量将增至280万吨（加拿大环境部，2007年）。因此，需要开发技术，以更低的成本和更低的能耗更有效地控制这些排放。技术还需要通过在可行的情况下回收和再利用资源来促进可持续发展。