Temperature Dependence of Toluene Decomposition Behavior in the Discharge-Catalyst Hybrid Reactor

Temperature dependence of toluene decomposition behavior was investigated with a two-stage discharge and ozone-catalyst hybrid reactor. Temperature was varied from 20 to 200degC because VOC exhausts from painting and printing facilities reach this temperature level. A synergistic effect of discharge and catalysts was observed for toluene conversion at temperatures lower than 200degC. In the hybrid reactor, COx formation was promoted compared to discharge alone, and toluene was completely oxidized to COx at higher than 100degC.