Reaction mechanism of toluene decomposition in non-thermal plasma: How does it compare with benzene?

ABSTRACT: Non-thermal plasma (NTP) catalysis is considered one of the most promising technologies to address a wide range of energy and environmental needs, such as carbon dioxide (CO₂) conversion, NH₃ synthesis, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) removal. A systematic approach to optimizing NTP systems benefits from understanding VOCs' fundamental NTP destruction behavior and analyzing the correlations between molecular structures and conversion and selectivity. Herein, the mechanical performance of the toluene destruction in NTP is examined and compared with benzene bearing a similar molecular structure. Different experimental and theoretical techniques are applied, including synchrotron vacuum ultraviolet photoionization mass spectrometry(SVUV-PIMS), thermochemistry, and

SUBMITTER: Liang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11630718 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature