Multifunctional polyethylene (PE)/polypropylene (PP) bicomponent fiber filter with anchored nanocrystalline MnO2 for effective air purification

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (30) ◽  
pp. 14856-14866 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zijian Dai ◽  
Jiafei Su ◽  
Xiaoming Zhu ◽  
Kangli Xu ◽  
Jie Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollutant ◽  
Air Purification ◽  
Composite Filter ◽  
Corona Charge ◽  
Bicomponent Fiber ◽  
Fiber Filter

A multifunctional composite filter combined with nanocrystalline MnO2 and a PE/PP bicomponent fiber by introducing corona charge technology has been fabricated and exhibited excellent filtration, adsorption and catalytic abilities in air pollutant abatement.

A multifunctional multi-walled carbon nanotubes/ceramic membrane composite filter for air purification

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (112) ◽  
pp. 91951-91959 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Zhao ◽  
Zhaoxiang Zhong ◽  
Ze-Xian Low ◽  
Zhong Yao
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Ceramic Membrane ◽  
Small Diameter ◽  
Capture Efficiency ◽  
Air Purification ◽  
Particle Capture ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Composite Filter ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are very small diameter fibers that have the potential to be integrated into filters to further increase particle capture efficiency.

scholarly journals Enhanced Visible Light Active WO3 Thin Films Toward Air Purification: Effect of the Synthesis Conditions

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 3506
Author(s):  
Anna Pancielejko ◽  
Marta Rzepnikowska ◽  
Adriana Zaleska-Medynska ◽  
Justyna Łuczak ◽  
Paweł Mazierski
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Air Pollutant ◽  
Air Purification ◽  
Photocurrent Response ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Photocatalytic Ability ◽  
Synthesis Conditions ◽  
Electrochemical Approach ◽  
Wo3 Thin Films

Taking our current environmental situation in the world into consideration, people should face growing problems of air and water pollution. Heterogeneous photocatalysis is a highly promising tool to improve both air and water quality through decomposition/mineralization of contaminants directly into harmless CO2 and H2O under ambient conditions. In this contribution, we focused on the synthesis of self-assembly WO3 thin films via an electrochemical approach in the aqueous electrolyte containing fluoride ions toward air purification. The effect of preparation conditions such as applied potential (10–50 V), anodization time (15–120 min), concentration of H2SO4 (0.5–1.5 M) and NaF (0.1–1.0 wt.%) on the morphology, photocurrent response, and photocatalytic activity addressed to removal of air pollutant in the presence of as-prepared WO3 samples were thoroughly examined and presented. The results revealed the growth of nanoplatelets and their gradual transformation into flower-like structures. The oxide layers and platelet thickness of the WO3 samples were found to be proportionally related with the synthesis conditions. The photocatalytic ability toward air purification was evaluated by degradation of toluene from air mixture using low-powered LEDs as an irradiation source (λmax = 415 nm). The highest photoactivity was achieved in presence of the sample which possessed a well-ordered, regular shape and repeatable distribution of flower buds (100% of degradation). The results have confirmed that the oxide layer thickness of the anodic WO3 significantly affected the photocatalytic activity, which increased with the increasing thickness of WO3 (to 1.05 μm) and then had a downward trend. The photocurrent response evidenced that the well-organized sample had the highest ability in photocurrent generation under UV-Vis and Vis irradiation. Finally, a possible growth mechanism of WO3 NFs was also discussed.

MITIGATION OF HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT EMISSIONS: VACUUM vs. CONVENTIONAL SEWER SYSTEM

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 809-819 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel Lazar ◽  
Iulia Carmen Ciobotici Terryn ◽  
Andreea Cocarcea
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollutant ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Sewer System ◽  
Hazardous Air Pollutant

Vicious Cycle of Economic Growth, Pm2.5 and COVID-19 Case of G7 Countries

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rıdvan Karacan
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Fine Particulate Matter ◽  
Panel Cointegration ◽  
Air Pollutant ◽  
Population Exposure ◽  
Causality Analysis ◽  
G7 Countries

<p>Today, production is carried out depending on fossil fuels. Fossil fuels pollute the air as they contain high levels of carbon. Many studies have been carried out on the economic costs of air pollution. However, in the present study, unlike the former ones, economic growth's relationship with the COVID-19 virus in addition to air pollution was examined. The COVID-19 virus, which was initially reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and affected the whole world, has caused many cases and deaths. Researchers have been going on studying how the virus is transmitted. Some of these studies suggest that the number of virus-related cases increases in regions with a high level of air pollution. Based on this fact, it is thought that air pollution will increase the number of COVID-19 cases in G7 Countries where industrial production is widespread. Therefore, the negative aspects of economic growth, which currently depends on fossil fuels, is tried to be revealed. The research was carried out for the period between 2000-2019. Panel cointegration test and panel causality analysis were used for the empirical analysis. Particulate matter known as PM2.5[1] was used as an indicator of air pollution. Consequently, a positive long-term relationship has been identified between PM2.5 and economic growth. This relationship also affects the number of COVID-19 cases.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>[1] "Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is an air pollutant that poses the greatest risk to health globally, affecting more people than any other pollutant (WHO, 2018). Chronic exposure to PM2.5 considerably increases the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases in particular (WHO, 2018). For these reasons, population exposure to (outdoor or ambient) PM2.5 has been identified as an OECD Green Growth headline indicator" (OECD.Stat).</p>

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