Postcombustion carbon selectivity

First NO is formed and then it is oxidized in the atmosphere to NOj. Since in combustion, the origin of nitrogen is not only from N-rich fuel but also from air supphed for oxidation, in the elimination of NO, postcombustion methods are important. So far the most effective technique has been selective catalytic reduction of NO . on various catalysts. When the activated carbons are used as removal media, the elimination process includes also adsorption combined either with oxidation or reduction. Oxidation usually leads to the formation of nitric acid whereas Nj is the product of NO, reduction. As in the cases of other pollutants addressed in this review, for NO, removal either unmodified or impregnated (caustics, catalytic metals) activated carbons have been used [101-114]. 

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