Removal of Pollutants by Atmospheric Non Thermal Plasmas

Results on the application of non thermal plasmas in two environmentally important fields: oxidative removal of VOC and NOx in excess of oxygen were presented. The synergetic application of a plasma-catalytic treatment of NOx in excess of oxygen is also described.Comment: 6 pages; Published in Catalysis for Environment: Depollution, Renewable Energy and Clean Fuels, Zakopane : Pologne (2008

Technical efficiency of smallholder banana production: a case study in Viet Nam

Bananas are considered one of the leading trading crops due to their high demand all over the globe. Since the increasing demand leads to the expansion of global import, the existing literature is in dire need of updating, especially from the producing economies that fall in the category of developing nations. The study, thus, intends to estimate the critical efficiency of said area. Along with it, the study aims to determine the elements of banana production in the context of Vietnam using a stochastic frontier approach and technical efficiency technique. The sample of the study is the province of Vietnam named Hung Yen, and it made sure to collect the data from 160 farmers in 2022. Results of the study reveal that the farmers' technical efficiency fluctuates between the range of 89.68- 97.81%. However, the average technical efficiency of banana farmers was reported to be 95.92%. From the result, it is gauged that factors such as potassium, manure, distance, capital, and training showed positive signs at a 0.01 significance level. Also, the education and area coefficient show a positive sign at a 0.05 significance level. Finally, distance and district variables, which were the dummy variable, show a negative sign at 0.01 and 0.05 significance levels, respectively.Hoang Van Hung (Hung Yen University of Technology and Education (UTEHY)), Nguyen Van Huong (Hung Yen University of Technology and Education (UTEHY)), Le Thi Thuong (Hung Yen University of Technology and Education (UTEHY)), Thai Thi Kim Oanh (Vinh University (VU)), Nguyen Van Chuong (University of Financial – Business Administration (UFBA)), Nguyen Cong Tiep (Viet Nam National University of Agriculture (VNUA)), Thai Van Ha (Ha Noi University of Business and Technology (HUBT)), Nguyen Thi Luong (Can Tho University (CTU))Includes bibliographical references

COPPER-MODIFIED MCM-22 AS CATALYSTS FOR HYDROCARBON SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION OF NOX

Joint Research on Environmental Science and Technology for the Eart

Pro-poor intervention strategies in irrigated agriculture in Asia: poverty in irrigated agriculture: issues and options: Vietnam

Irrigated farming / Poverty / Farm income / Irrigation management / Institutions / Legal aspects / Water rates / User charges / Participatory management / Privatization / Participatory rural appraisal / Performance indexes / Irrigation programs / Irrigation systems / Pumping / Irrigation canals / Social aspects / Economic aspects / Rivers / Hydrology / Dams / Households / Income / Regression analysis / Drainage / Cooperatives / Water delivery / Water distribution / Rice / Financing / Drought / Vietnam / Red River Delta / Nam Duong Irrigation System / Nam Thach Han Irrigation System / Han River

Rice farmers' perception and determinants of climate change adaptation measures: a case study in Vietnam

The study used Mann Kendall's and Sen's slope tests to elicit rice farmers' perceptions of climate change due to extreme weather occurrences and compared them to hydro-meteorological data. According to the findings, temperatures increased by 0.4 degrees during the last 35 years. While rainfall has increased, the pattern has been difficult to discern. The test results corroborated farmers' perceptions of increased heat spells, but rainfall frequency and intensity vary and are difficult to anticipate. Three adaptation strategies are frequently employed in the Nong Cong district: adjusting the seasonal calendar to alter transplanting and harvesting timing; increasing fertiliser and pesticide application; and changing variety to short-time kinds. Due to the interdependence of adaption techniques, the study used a multivariate probit model. The regression findings indicated that several relevant variables influence the decision to apply adaption methods. Numerous policy ideas for enhancing adaptation to climate change can be derived from the results of this study. District governments must improve their capacity to forecast weekly weather and train how to adapt production to climate change.Le Phuong Nam (Viet Nam National University of Agriculture (VNUA)), Nguyen Dang Que (National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA)), Nguyen Van Song (Viet Nam National University of Agriculture (VNUA)), Tran Thi Hoang Mai (Vinh University (VU)), Nguyen Thi Minh Phuong (Vinh University (VU)), Nguyen Thi Xuan Huong (Viet Nam National University of Forestry (VNUF)), Nguyen Cong Tiep (Viet Nam National University of Agriculture (VNUA)), Tran Ba Uan (Dien Bien Technical Economic College)Includes bibliographical references

Atmospheric non thermal plasma assisted catalytic reaction for air treatment

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Décomposition du Toluène dans l'air par un procédé Associant Plasma Non-Thermique et Catalyseurs

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Removal of Toluene in Air by Non Thermal Plasma-Catalysis Hybrid System

International audienceAtmospheric Non-Thermal Plasma (ANTP) technology for indoor air treatment has the disadvantage to produce undesirable by-products such as ozone and NOx. To overcome the by-products formation and increasing energy efficiency, ANTP could take advantage of its synergetic effect through combination with heterogeneous catalysts. This combination can be either single-stage (in-plasma catalysis, IPC) or two-stage (post plasma-catalysis, PPC). Various catalysts based on Ag, Au, Cu, Co, Mn, La (supported on OMS-2, Al2O3 or CeO2) and Nb has been investigated with and without a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD). In the absence of catalysts, the toluene removal efficiency was about 60% with O3, CO, CO2, and NOx as reaction products. Without plasma, the reaction of toluene conversion over Al2O3, OMS-2, and perovskite based catalysts are promoted only at high temperature (200-400°C). When the plasma was combined to catalyst at room temperature, the toluene removal efficiency strongly increased when the catalysts are in IPC position. Best results, up to 96% toluene conversion, were obtained when using 1wt%Au/Al2O3 or Nb2O5 catalysts. The products of the toluene oxidation were CO and CO2

Application of atmospheric non thermal plasma-catalysis hybrid system for air pollution control: Toluene removal

International audienceThe combination of heterogeneous catalysts with non-thermal plasma (DBD operated in sinusoidal mode) was investigated for the removal of toluene from air at room temperature. The DBD reactor gives the possibility to introduce the heterogeneous catalyst directly into the discharge zone (in-plasma catalysis, IPC) or to place the catalyst downstream the plasma zone (post-plasma catalysis, PPC). Various catalytic materials based on Ag, Au, Cu, Co, Mn, La, and Nb, supported on Al2O3 and CeO2 in powder form has been tested to select the catalysts that present the highest activity in the presence of plasma. Without plasma, the reaction of toluene conversion over perovskite, Al2O3, and OMS-2 based catalysts are promoted at high temperature (200-400 °C). In the absence of catalysts, the toluene removal efficiencies were in the 55-60% range. When the plasma was combined to catalyst, the toluene removal efficiency strongly increased when the catalysts are in IPC position. Best results, up to 96% toluene conversion, were obtained when using 1 wt% Au/Al2O3 and Nb2O5 cata