title: Enhancement of the destruction of propane in a low-temperature plasma by the addition of unsaturated hydrocarbons: experiment and modeling.
abstract: The oxidative destruction of propane at low temperature ( approximately 150 degrees C) in a nonthermal, atmospheric pressure plasma can be significantly enhanced without the use of a catalyst by the simple addition of an unsaturated alkene. An enhancement in the destruction of propane of up to 45% can be achieved by the addition of propene. Propene acts as a supply of OH radicals, which accelerate the breakdown of the propane. Ethene also enhances the destruction of propane but to a more limited extent. The experimental results are interpreted by chemical modeling, which is used to elucidate the reaction mechanisms.
authors.affiliation: The School of Chemistry, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Vladimir
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Demidyuk
authors.forename: Sarah L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Hill
authors.forename: J Christopher
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Whitehead