Catalytic decomposition of halocarbon (carbon tetrachloride) using H mordenite in presence of ozone and water at room temperature

In the recent past considerable attention has been given to the atmospheric contamination being caused by the emission of various chlorinated organics from variety of sources. The atmospheric emission of these halocarbons lead to a complex array of physochemical transformation resulting in diverse effects such as change in stratospheric ozone layer and global change in our atmospheric environment. Thus, in this regard the catalytic decomposition of these halocarbons have been receiving an appreciable amount of attention among scientific and industrial community, owing to its significant efficiencies at lower temperatures. This study reports on the decomposition of carbon tetrachloride at room temperature by using H-mordenite catalyst in the presence of ozone and water vapors.