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  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering

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  • Ozone (O3) possesses high oxidative activity, making it valuable for sterilization and decontamination.
  • The microscopic interaction mechanisms between ozone and contaminant molecules are not fully understood.
  • Understanding these interactions is crucial for optimizing ozone-based remediation technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the molecular-scale interaction mechanism between ozone and hydrocarbon contaminants on a silica surface.
  • To elucidate the predominant reaction pathways involved in contaminant removal by ozone.
  • To provide a theoretical basis for enhancing plasma technology applications in oily contaminant removal.

Main Methods:

  • Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were employed to model the interaction at the molecular scale.
  • Simulations focused on five representative hydrocarbon molecules (aliphatic and aromatic) on a rough silica (SiO2) surface.
  • Atmospheric air dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma was considered as the ozone source.

Main Results:

  • Nearly complete removal of hydrocarbon molecules was observed after approximately 300 picoseconds (ps) of simulation.
  • Aromatic hydrocarbon molecules were found to be removed more readily than aliphatic ones.
  • Hydroxyl oxidation reaction was identified as the primary mechanism responsible for contaminant degradation.

Conclusions:

  • Molecular dynamics simulations provide critical insights into ozone's interaction with hydrocarbon contaminants.
  • The study confirms the efficacy of ozone in removing diverse hydrocarbon types from silica surfaces.
  • Findings offer a theoretical foundation for advancing plasma-based decontamination strategies for oily pollutants.