Project

Combining plasma treatment and (photo)catalysis towards an energy-efficient technology for abatement of polluted air (COP-CAT)

Code
01G00319
Duration
01 January 2019 → 31 December 2026
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Promotor-spokesperson
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Mechanics of particles and systems
    • Classical statics
    • Physics of (fusion) plasmas and electric discharges
  • Engineering and technology
    • Sustainable and environmental engineering not elsewhere classified
    • Materials processing
Keywords
Volatile organic compounds air purification catalysis synergy
 
Project description

Plasma treatment is a technology for the breakdown of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from contaminated air. By combining it with oxidation catalysis and photocatalysis, we overcome a number of its limitations and unite the advantages of the three technologies. This synergy should lead to an energy-efficiënt and complete breakdown of VOCs for many applications.