Abstract
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► Oxidation of mixture of VOCs in a catalytic dielectric barrier discharge reactor. ► Synergy effect on integration of catalyst to plasma. ► Positive effect of water vapor during removal of mixture of VOCs. ► Best activity of AgOx/MnOx under humid conditions.
Total oxidation of mixture of dilute volatile organic compounds was carried out in a dielectric barrier discharge reactor with various transition metal oxide catalysts integrated in-plasma. The experimental results indicated the best removal efficiencies in the presence of metal oxide catalysts, especially MnOx, whose activity was further improved with AgOx deposition. It was confirmed water vapor improves the efficiency of the plasma reactor, probably due to the formation of hydroxyl species, whereas, in situ decomposition of ozone on the catalyst surface may lead to nascent oxygen. It may be concluded that non-thermal plasma approach is beneficial for the removal of mixture of volatile organic compounds than individual VOCs, probably due to the formation of reactive intermediates like aldehydes, peroxides, etc.