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Development of new methods for detection and removal of dioxins and dioxin-like compounds

Research activity

Code Science Field Subfield
2.02.09  Engineering sciences and technologies  Chemical engineering  Ecological technology 

Code Science Field
P305  Natural sciences and mathematics  Environmental chemistry 
Keywords
hybrid modelling, neural networks, dispersion, fate, dioxin, PCDD, PCDF, PCB, radiochemical, thermal, catalytic decomposition, electron beam, adsorption, polymers, incineration
Evaluation (rules)
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Researchers (6)
no. Code Name and surname Research area Role Period No. of publicationsNo. of publications
1.  15730  Peter Frkal  Materials science and technology  Researcher  2003 - 2004  53 
2.  20985  Iztok Hrastel  Energy engineering  Researcher  2003 - 2004  21 
3.  11278  PhD Robert Kocjančič  Chemistry  Head  2003 - 2004  95 
4.  02626  PhD Svetozar Polič  Chemistry  Researcher  2003 - 2004  242 
5.  18457  PhD Maja Ponikvar Svet  Chemistry  Researcher  2003 - 2004  215 
6.  01061  PhD Andrej Stergaršek  Chemical engineering  Researcher  2003 - 2004  178 
Organisations (2)
no. Code Research organisation City Registration number No. of publicationsNo. of publications
1.  0106  Jožef Stefan Institute  Ljubljana  5051606000  90,753 
2.  1681  ESOTECH, družba za razvoj in izvajanje ekoloških in energetskih projektov, d.d. (Slovene)  Velenje  5693799  27 
Abstract
The main objective of the proposed research project is the development of improved models of of dispersion and fate of dioxins in natural environment, development of accurate and cost effective methods for detection and analysis of dioxins and development of removal and decomposition technology for dioxins and dioxin-like compounds. In the course of the project the following research efforts will be addressed: research and improvement of modelling of dispersion, distribution and fate of dioxins (polychlorinated dibenzodioxins (PCDD) and dioxin-like compounds (polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) and dibenzofuranes (PCDF)), research of possibilities of removal of dioxins from water (including drinking water), waste gases and contaminated materials (soils, sludges, sediments etc.). Three methods will be developed and their usage tested: catalytic thermal decomposition, adsorption on activated polymeric materials and radiochemical decomposition using an electron beam. The basic research equipment is the test incineration plant located at the Institute's premises in Brinje and the analytical methods developed at the Jozef Stefan Institute (GC/MS). Radiochemical methods will be tested in a laboratory abroad. As additional activities, the project members will also focus on introducing the technology to the public and on demystification of incineration technology as one of the waste handling techniques. The demonstration plant will be used to demonstrate the ability to build and run health- and environment- safe incineration plants.
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