Factors Affecting the Removal of Ammonia from Air on Carbonaceous Materials Investigation of Reactive Adsorption Mechanism /

• Main Author: Petit, Camille (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2012.
• Series: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Subjects: Chemistry.; Analytical chemistry.; Nanochemistry.; Environmental chemistry.; Air pollution.; Materials science.; Atmospheric Protection/Air Quality Control/Air Pollution.; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials.; Environmental Chemistry.; Analytical Chemistry.

Air pollution related to the release of industrial toxic gases represents one of the main concerns of the modern world due to its detrimental effect on the environment. To tackle this growing issue, efficient ways to reduce/control the release of pollutants are required. Adsorption of gases on porou...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Objectives and research approach
• Materials and methods
• Performance of the materials tested for ammonia removal
• Role of textural parameters
• Role of surface chemistry
• Role of water
• Mechanisms of adsorption and strength of retention
• Conclusions
• Paths towards future research
• Appendix
• Bibliography.