Catalytic activity of clay from tidal flat sediments in the decomposition of perchloroethylene by gamma-rays

Hung Ho Chung, Jinho Jung, Jeong Hyo Yoon, Myun Joo Lee

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Abstract

In the decomposition of perchloroethylene (PCE) by gamma-rays, clay from tidal flat sediments showed an efficient catalytic activity. Moreover, the clay thermally treated at 700 °C in air enhanced the PCE removal efficiency better than that of the well known catalyst Degussa P-25 TiO2. The change of the clay by the thermal treatment was identified by electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy. The intensity of the signal that arises from the natural radiation defect was decreased with increasing thermal treatment temperature, and inversely dependent on the PCE removal efficiency.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)247-248
Number of pages2
JournalCatalysis Letters
Volume76
Issue number3-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2001
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
The Nuclear R&D program of MOST funded this study.

Keywords

  • Clay
  • EPR
  • Gamma-rays
  • PCE
  • TiO

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • General Chemistry

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