Research status of volatile organic compound (VOC) removal technology and prospect of new strategies: a review

Environ Sci Process Impacts. 2023 Apr 26;25(4):727-740. doi: 10.1039/d2em00436d.

Abstract

As an important component of air pollution, the efficient removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is one of the most important challenges in the world. VOCs are harmful to the environment and human health. This review systematically introduced the main VOC control technologies and research hotspots in recent years, and expanded the description of electrocatalytic oxidation technology and bimetallic catalytic removal technology. Based on a three-dimensional electrode reactor, the theoretical design of a VOC removal control technology using bimetallic three-dimensional particle electrode electrocatalytic oxidation was proposed for the first time. The future research focus of this method was analyzed, and the importance of in-depth exploration of the catalytic performance of particle electrodes and the system reaction mechanism was emphasized. This review provides a new idea for using clean and efficient methods to remove VOCs.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Air Pollutants*
  • Air Pollution* / prevention & control
  • Catalysis
  • Humans
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Technology
  • Volatile Organic Compounds*

Substances

  • Volatile Organic Compounds
  • Air Pollutants