Selective catalytic reduction of NOX

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Abstract

Nitrogen oxides (NOx) are very simple molecules that are naturally present in the atmosphere. The natural sources of these oxides include nitrogen fixation by lightening, volcanic activity, and microbial activity. For a long time, there was little concern about these nitrogen oxides. However, the levels of NOx have now increased to an extent that they have become an extremely important family of air polluting compounds. The increase in NOx emissions is due to the significant rise in anthropogenic (human) activities. This chapter will discuss the problems associated with these pollutants, their sources and currently available NOx abatement technologies. In particular, selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NOx using ammonia will be discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEnvironmental Catalysis
PublisherCRC Press
Pages197-210
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)9781420027679
ISBN (Print)9781574444629
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2005

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