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http://dx.doi.org/10.5714/CL.2011.12.3.121

A review of elemental mercury removal processing  

Bae, Kyong-Min (Department of Chemistry, Inha University)
Kim, Byung-Joo (Smart Composite Material Research Team, Carbon Valley R&D Division, Jeonju Institute of Machinery and Carbon Composites)
Park, Soo-Jin (Department of Chemistry, Inha University)
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Carbon letters / v.12, no.3, 2011 , pp. 121-130 More about this Journal
Abstract
Public concern has recently increased over the potential risk of toxic elements emitted from anthropogenic sources. Among these, mercury has drawn special attention owing to its increasing level of bioaccumulation in the environment and in the food chain, with potential risks for human health. This paper presents an overview of research related to mercury control technology and identifies areas requiring additional research and development. It critically reviews measured mercury emissions progress in the development of promising control technologies, including catalytic oxidation, sorbent injection, photochemistry oxidation, and air pollution control devices.
Keywords
mercury vapor removal; catalytic oxidation; sorbent injection; photochemistry oxidation; air pollution control devices;
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