Recent advances in air purification technologies for volatile organic compound removal: mechanisms, performance, and future perspectives
摘要
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are significant pollutants in both indoor and outdoor environments, posing serious health hazards and contributing to environmental degradation. This review explores recent advances in air-purification technologies for removing VOCs. It provides a comprehensive analysis of various methods, including adsorption, catalytic oxidation, photocatalysis, biofiltration, and membrane separation, with a focus on their mechanisms, materials, and performance. All methods demonstrate high VOC removal efficiency, ranging from 50 to 100% under different conditions. The review also addresses key challenges associated with large-scale implementation, including material constraints, energy requirements, and economic viability. Future directions emphasize the development of hybrid systems and the integration of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence-based optimization, to enhance efficiency and sustainability.