Volatile Organic Compounds Removal Methods: A Review
1 Aydin Berenjian, 1 Natalie Chan and 2 Hoda Jafarizadeh Malmiri 1 School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia 2 Department of Chemical Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, Iran Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are among the most toxic chemicals which are detrimental to humans and environment. There is a significant need of fully satisfactory method for removal of VOCs. There are several methods including physical, chemical and biological treatments available to remove VOCs by either recovery or destruction. The aim of the present study is to summarize the available methods for VOC removal; trying to find a promising method among the available techniques. A wide range of VOCs can be treated biologically in which it offers advantages over more traditional processes including lower operating and capital costs and a smaller carbon footprint. However, due to a complex nature...