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Title: Investigation of key parameters influencing the efficient photocatalytic oxidation of indoor volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

Journal Article · · Environmental Science and Technology
OSTI ID:971188

Photocatalytic oxidation of indoor VOCs has the potential to eliminate pollutants from indoor environments, thus effectively improving and/or maintaining indoor air quality while reducing ventilation energy costs. Design and operation of UV photocatalytic oxidation (UVPCO) air cleaners requires optimization of various parameters to achieve highest pollutant removal efficiencies while avoiding the formation of harmful secondary byproducts and maximizing catalyst lifetime.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
Environmental Energy Technologies Division
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC02-05CH11231
OSTI ID:
971188
Report Number(s):
LBNL-2285E; ESTHAG; TRN: US201003%%627
Journal Information:
Environmental Science and Technology, Conference: Indoor Air 2008, Copenhagen, Denmark, August 17-22, 2008; ISSN 0013-936X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English