Volatile Organic Compound Removal
Technologies and Functional Materials for VOC Removal
- 1st Edition - August 1, 2024
- Editors: Hongqing Ren, Bin Gao
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 5 6 7 4 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 6 7 3 0 - 7
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Request a sales quoteVolatile Organic Compound Removal: Technologies and Functional Materials for VOC Removal details technologies and materials for the removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from polluted air, covering not only the fundamental mechanisms, processes, and designs of the latest VOC abatement technologies, but also the characteristics and applications of advanced functional materials for VOC removal. The first half of the book centers on VOC abatement technologies including adsorption, catalytic degradation, membrane separation, thermal oxidation, absorption, and condensation.
The second half focuses on the applications of functional materials especially novel nanomaterials in VOC removal. This book is unique in covering both the fundamental mechanisms and practical applications of VOC abatement technologies and focuses on the preparation, characterization, and application of novel functional materials for VOC removal.
- Details both the technologies and the functional materials possible for use in VOC remediation
- Covers both sustainability-related issues and nanotechnology applications for VOC removal
- Includes detailed case studies in appropriate chapters
1. Introduction
1.1. Overview of VOCs and air pollution
1.2. Common VOCs and their characteristics
1.3. Sources and Impacts of VOCs in Air (will cover health effects)
1.4. Overview of VOC abatement techniques and sustainability
1.5. Organization of this book
2. Catalytic degradation of VOCs
2.1. Overview of catalytic degradation technologies for VOC abatement
2.2. Chemical oxidation of VOCs
2.3. Photocatalysis of VOCs
2.4. Examples/case studies of VOC catalytic degradation technology
2.5. Summary and perspectives
3. Thermal oxidation of VOCs
3.1. Overview of thermal oxidation technologies for VOC abatement
3.2. Thermal oxidation reactions and mechanisms of VOCs
3.3. Design, characteristics, and key factors of VOC thermal oxidation systems
3.4. Examples/case studies of VOC thermal oxidation technology
3.5. Summary and perspectives
4. Membrane separation of VOCs
4.1. Overview of membrane technology for VOC abatement
4.2. VOC separation mechanisms of membrane technology
4.3. Design, characteristics, and key factors of VOC membrane separation systems
4.4. Examples/case studies of VOC membrane separation technology
4.5. Summary and perspectives
5. Adsorption of VOCs
5.1. Overview of adsorption technology for VOC abatement
5.2. Adsorption mechanisms of VOCs
5.3. Design, characteristics, and key factors of VOC adsorption systems
5.4. Examples/case studies of VOC adsorption technology
5.5. Summary and perspectives
6. Absorption and condensation of VOCs
6.1. Overview of absorption and condensation technologies for VOC abatement
6.2. Absorption of VOCs
6.3. Condensation of VOCs
6.4. Examples/case studies of absorption and condensation technologies
6.5. Summary and perspectives
7. Traditional functional materials for VOC removal
7.1. Overview of traditional functional materials for VOC removal
7.2. Traditional adsorbents for VOC removal
7.3. Traditional catalysts for VOC removal
7.4. Other traditional functional materials for VOC removal
7.5. Summary and perspectives
8. Biochar for VOC removal
8.1. Overview of biochar for VOC removal
8.2. Biochar-based adsorbents for VOC removal
8.3. Biochar-based catalysts for VOC removal
8.4. Other biochar-based technologies for VOC removal
8.5. Summary and perspectives
9. Carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) for VOC removal
9.1. Overview of CNPs for VOC removal
9.2. CNP-based adsorbents for VOC removal
9.3. CNP-based catalysts for VOC removal
9.4. Other CNP-based technologies for VOC removal
9.5. Summary and perspectives
10. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) for VOC removal
10.1. Overview of MOFs/COFs for VOC removal
10.2. MOF/COF-based adsorbents for VOC removal
10.3. MOF/COF-based catalysts for VOC removal
10.4. Other MOF/COF-based technologies for VOC removal
10.5. Summary and perspectives
11. Metal nanoparticles (MNPs) for VOC removal
11.1. Overview of MNPs for VOC removal
11.2. MNP-based adsorbents for VOC removal
11.3. MNP-based catalysts for VOC removal
11.4. Other MNP-based technologies for VOC removal
11.5. Summary and perspectives
12. Nano metal oxides (NMOs) for VOC removal
12.1. Overview of NMOs for VOC removal
12.2. NMO-based adsorbents for VOC removal
12.3. NMO-based catalysts for VOC removal
12.4. Other NMO-based technologies for VOC removal
12.5. Summary and perspectives
1.1. Overview of VOCs and air pollution
1.2. Common VOCs and their characteristics
1.3. Sources and Impacts of VOCs in Air (will cover health effects)
1.4. Overview of VOC abatement techniques and sustainability
1.5. Organization of this book
2. Catalytic degradation of VOCs
2.1. Overview of catalytic degradation technologies for VOC abatement
2.2. Chemical oxidation of VOCs
2.3. Photocatalysis of VOCs
2.4. Examples/case studies of VOC catalytic degradation technology
2.5. Summary and perspectives
3. Thermal oxidation of VOCs
3.1. Overview of thermal oxidation technologies for VOC abatement
3.2. Thermal oxidation reactions and mechanisms of VOCs
3.3. Design, characteristics, and key factors of VOC thermal oxidation systems
3.4. Examples/case studies of VOC thermal oxidation technology
3.5. Summary and perspectives
4. Membrane separation of VOCs
4.1. Overview of membrane technology for VOC abatement
4.2. VOC separation mechanisms of membrane technology
4.3. Design, characteristics, and key factors of VOC membrane separation systems
4.4. Examples/case studies of VOC membrane separation technology
4.5. Summary and perspectives
5. Adsorption of VOCs
5.1. Overview of adsorption technology for VOC abatement
5.2. Adsorption mechanisms of VOCs
5.3. Design, characteristics, and key factors of VOC adsorption systems
5.4. Examples/case studies of VOC adsorption technology
5.5. Summary and perspectives
6. Absorption and condensation of VOCs
6.1. Overview of absorption and condensation technologies for VOC abatement
6.2. Absorption of VOCs
6.3. Condensation of VOCs
6.4. Examples/case studies of absorption and condensation technologies
6.5. Summary and perspectives
7. Traditional functional materials for VOC removal
7.1. Overview of traditional functional materials for VOC removal
7.2. Traditional adsorbents for VOC removal
7.3. Traditional catalysts for VOC removal
7.4. Other traditional functional materials for VOC removal
7.5. Summary and perspectives
8. Biochar for VOC removal
8.1. Overview of biochar for VOC removal
8.2. Biochar-based adsorbents for VOC removal
8.3. Biochar-based catalysts for VOC removal
8.4. Other biochar-based technologies for VOC removal
8.5. Summary and perspectives
9. Carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) for VOC removal
9.1. Overview of CNPs for VOC removal
9.2. CNP-based adsorbents for VOC removal
9.3. CNP-based catalysts for VOC removal
9.4. Other CNP-based technologies for VOC removal
9.5. Summary and perspectives
10. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) for VOC removal
10.1. Overview of MOFs/COFs for VOC removal
10.2. MOF/COF-based adsorbents for VOC removal
10.3. MOF/COF-based catalysts for VOC removal
10.4. Other MOF/COF-based technologies for VOC removal
10.5. Summary and perspectives
11. Metal nanoparticles (MNPs) for VOC removal
11.1. Overview of MNPs for VOC removal
11.2. MNP-based adsorbents for VOC removal
11.3. MNP-based catalysts for VOC removal
11.4. Other MNP-based technologies for VOC removal
11.5. Summary and perspectives
12. Nano metal oxides (NMOs) for VOC removal
12.1. Overview of NMOs for VOC removal
12.2. NMO-based adsorbents for VOC removal
12.3. NMO-based catalysts for VOC removal
12.4. Other NMO-based technologies for VOC removal
12.5. Summary and perspectives
- No. of pages: 320
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 1, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443156748
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Hongqing Ren
Dr. Hongqiang Ren is a Professor and the Dean of the School of Environment at Nanjing University, China. He is also the Director of Yixing Environmental Research Institute of Nanjing University. His research and teaching interest mainly lies in Environmental Science and Engineering. Prof. Ren has been in charge of over 30 national key research projects and published more than 200 research papers in top environmental journals. In addition, he holds more than 100 national and international patents in environmental technology. Prof. Ren is a member of the China Academy of Engineering (CAE) and has also received numerous other awards, such as Class II of the National Technological Invention Award (4 times), Class II of the National Natural Science Award, Class I of Provincial or Ministerial Technology Awards (6 times), Scientific and Technology Innovation Award of Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation, Changjiang Distinguished Professorship, etc.
Affiliations and expertise
Nanjing University, ChinaBG
Bin Gao
Bin Gao is the Kodak Chair Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Prior to this, he was a professor at University of Florida, a research associate at Cornell University, and a postdoctoral research associate at Yale University. He earned his PhD degree at Cornell University and his B.S. and M.S. degrees at Nanjing University. Prof. Gao’s research mainly focuses on biochar, environmental nanotechnology, and contaminant fate and transport. He has published more than 400 refereed journal articles, 3 books, and 10 book chapters.
Affiliations and expertise
Kodak Chair Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute