A review of applications of radiolysis in the adsorbed state.

Abstract

The literature addressing potential industrial applications of combined adsorption/irradiation processing is reviewed. The major advantage of this technique is the reduction of the radiation dose required to achieve a particular effect. Previously investigated applications include wastewater treatment, decomposition of chlorinated phenols in aqueous solution, regeneration of activated carbon adsorbents and acid gas emission control. Applications meriting future investigation include drinking water treatment, treatment of leachate from chemical waste disposal sites, removal of sulphur compounds from hydrocarbon process streams and chemical synthesis.