Abstract
A novel application of photocatalysis was investigated to reduce diurnal evaporative fuel vapor emissions from automobiles. A light-weight annulus photocatalytic device was designed, fabricated, and characterized for its performance for the oxidation of diurnal evaporative fuel vapor emissions. The prototype photocatalytic device was made with PVC pipe and ultraviolet (λ = 365 nm) light emitting diodes (UV LEDs) as light sources. Commercially available Evonik P25 TiO2 was used as the photocatalyst. The study results demonstrate that the UV LED photocatalytic device is capable of reducing diurnal evaporative fuel vapor emissions from automobiles by 60 wt%. However, the presence of high concentrations of light alkanes and aromatic fuel vapors in the diurnal emissions may limit the longevity of the device due to photocatalyst deactivation. Further development of the idea to enhance the longevity of its performance is recommended.
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