Perspectives on the formation of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans during municipal solid waste (MSW) incineration and other combustion processes.
The pathways by which polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs) are formed and the interactions between their aromatic precursors, in particular chlorophenols (ClPhs), and transition metal catalysts are discussed. A literature survey and data from pilot-scale combustion experiments allow conclusions to be drawn on the relations between ClPhs and PCDD/Fs in municipal waste incineration and other combustion processes. The results suggest that the ClPh pathway is among the most important for the formation of PCDD/Fs.
Tuppurainen
Kari
K
Department of Chemistry, University of Kuopio, P.O. Box 1627, 70211 Kuopio, Finland.
Asikainen
Arja
A
Ruokojärvi
Päivi
P
Ruuskanen
Juhani
J
D001572:Benzofurans / Q000737:chemistry*; D002384:Catalysis; D006358:Hot Temperature; D000072317:Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000737:chemistry*; D012037:Refuse Disposal; D013816:Thermodynamics; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical / Q000032:analysis*
D001572:Benzofurans; D000072317:Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical