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Decomposition of Volatile Organic Compounds in Gliding Arc Discharge
Grossmannová, Hana ; Kapička, Vratislav (referee) ; Pekárek,, Stanislav (referee) ; Krčma, František (advisor)
The aim of this thesis was to elaborate the issue of the decomposition of volatile organic compounds in the Gliding Arc plasma discharge at atmospheric pressure. Technologies based on nonthermal plasma could offer a good alternative to conventional techniques for the decomposition of volatile organic compounds, such as thermal and catalytic oxidation. Gliding Arc discharge (GidArc) is a widely exploited nonthermal plasma source used for many industrial applications, such as air-pollution control. The energy efficiency, reaction selectivity or production of specific species may be achieved in this kind of plasma, and thus for various chemical processes it can be much more effective then in conventional techniques. Presented experiments are linked to the previous results published in diploma thesis, which gave us the basics for construction of new reactor and optical emission spectroscopy measurements have been done to characterize the plasma. Toluene (aromatic, unsaturated), cyclohexane (aromatic, saturated) and hexane (aliphatic, saturated) were used as the model compounds for these experiments in the concentration range from hundreds to thousands ppm. Results focused on the electrical parameters of the reactor were carried out, with the aim to operate the system at a lower energy cost. In order to get the time-resolved diagnostics of the moving plasma channel, the evolution of the plasma channel was recorded continuously by using a high-speed video camera. In next part of the work, some results concerning generation of low molecular products like nitric oxide, nitrogen dioxide, hydrogen and carbon monoxide on the discharge conditions are presented. In combustion process, undesirable mixture of toxic highmolecular by-products can be formed. Samples were therefore analysed in gas chromatograph linked to mass spectrometer, to characterize the chemical transformation pathway of VOC in plasma.
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Determination of residual substances from the preparation of colloidal systems based on biopolymers
Borůvková, Tereza ; Vávrová, Milada (referee) ; Mravec, Filip (advisor)
Volatile organic compounds could be isolated and concentrated from liquid solution using methods, which are based on analysis of equilibrium gas phase, because of their volatility. The aim of this bachelor´s thesis is determination the amount of residual tert-butanol, belonging to volatile organic compounds, in the samples after lyophilisation. Samples were prepared by mixing hydrofobic sonde and hydrofilic hyaluronan. For mixing these components it is necessary to add organic solvent tert-butanol, which ensures stable environment. Thanks to its presence mixing of probe and hyaluronan occurs. Consecutive lyopfilisation of the sample leads to the disruption of a water cover of hyaluronan and nonpolar hydrogen atoms, which are hidden in it, can interact with hydrofobic probe. Bonding the probe is important in oncology, where this fact could be used in targeted distribution of pharmaceuticals. However presence of tert-butanol is unacceptable in the final product, mainly in medical applications. The object this study is the minimization of residual tert-butanol amount in final lyophilised cake. The method of equilibrium gas phase analysis (static Head-Space) by gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC/FID) was used for the determination of its content.
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Spectroscopy of VOC degradation by surface discharge catalyzed by TiO2
Veverková, Radka ; Slavíček, Pavel (referee) ; Kozáková, Zdenka (advisor)
Bachelor thesis is focused on the study of degradation of volatile organic compounds in surface discharge catalysed by TiO2. Volatile organic compounds are dangerous both for human beings and the environment. Therefore it is necessary to eliminate volatile organic compounds. Plasma technology is one of the options how to reach their efficient removal. The experiment was carried out in the plasma reactor with electrodes for surface discharge. One or two layers of TiO2 catalyst were deposited on one of the electrodes. Nitrogen was used as a carrier gas and it was mixed with air before entering the reactor. The radiation emitted by the discharge during the degradation of VOC was transmitted via optical fibre to the optical emission spectrometer Jobin Yvon TRIAX 550. Toluene, hexane, cyklohexane and xylene were used as model VOCs. During the experiment the impact of input power on catalysed or non-catalysed degradation of VOC by the discharge has been monitored. Using optical emission spectrometry it is possible to determine some important parameters of surface discharge, such as rotation and vibration temperature. The values were determined for each measurement in the range from 650 to 1050 K for rotation temperature and from 1600 to 1950 K for vibration temperature. The average error of determination was 100 K for rotation temperature and 120 K for vibration temperature. It was found, that the catalyst is without effect on the rotation and vibration temperature. In contrast, change of discharge input power significantly influenced both rotation and vibration temperature. Significantly different values of rotation and vibration temperature were obtained in the presence of particular compound for lower input power, while these values were similar for higher input power. Further, the spectral bands of nitrogen, oxygen and NO were identified from emission spectra. The obtained results may be used as a fundament for further study of volatile organic compounds decomposition in surface discharge.
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Gas and Vapour Transport and Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotube and Carbon Fibre-Reinforcement of Ethylene-Octene Copolymer Membranes
Sedláková, Zuzana ; Clarizia, G. ; Bernardo, P. ; Jansen, J.C. ; Slobodian, P. ; Svoboda, P. ; Kárászová, Magda ; Friess, K. ; Izák, Pavel
Helium, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, methane and carbon dioxide were used for gas permeation rate measurements. Theoretical Maxwell’s model was used to predict and interpret gas transport properties in MMMs. Vapour transport properties were studied for aliphatic hydrocarbon (hexane), aromatic compound (toluene), alcohol (ethanol), as well as water. Organic vapours result more permeable than permanent gases in EOC-based membranes, with toluene and hexane permeabilities being about two orders of magnitude higher than permanent gas permeability. Carbon-filled membranes show that the EOC is an organophilic material that offers perspectives for application in gas/vapour separation with improved mechanical resistance.
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Preparation and Characterization of Nanofibrous Catalysts for Environmental Applications
Soukup, Karel ; Topka, Pavel ; Hejtmánek, Vladimír ; Petráš, D. ; Šolcová, Olga
The aim of the study was focused on detailed description of the influence of the preparation of palladium and platinum catalysts supported on polymeric nanofibers based on poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene) oxide on their catalytic performance. The catalytic activity of the prepared electrospun catalysts was investigated by means of model reaction based on total oxidation of methanol. Nanofibrous catalyst supports were prepared by electrospinning technique, which represents currently the most using method to produce polymeric nanofibrous mats. This technique is based on the polymeric fiber elongation under the influence of the electrostatic field between two opposite charged electrodes (capillary electrode and the grounded plate).
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