RT Journal Article ID 55778d0e57b4e20b A1 Robert, S. A1 Francke, E. A1 Cavadias, S. A1 Gonnord, M. F. A1 Amouroux, Jacques T1 DECOMPOSITION OF ACETALDEHYDE IN AIR IN A DIELECTRIC BARRIER DISCHARGE JF High Temperature Material Processes: An International Quarterly of High-Technology Plasma Processes JO HTM YR 2011 FD 2012-03-20 VO 15 IS 1 SP 15 OP 22 K1 dielectric barrier discharge K1 acetaldehyde K1 GC/MS K1 isotopic labeling K1 reaction pathway AB An experimental study of the decomposition of acetaldehyde in a dry air mixture has been carried out using a dielectric barrier discharge. Operating parameters that affect the CH3CHO destruction efficiency include the gas mixture composition, the applied voltage, and the gas residence time in the reactor. The plasma is produced in a narrow gap by a dielectric barrier discharge at low applied voltage, 40 kHz. An isotopic labeling (CD3CHO) is used with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry identification of the formed stabilized species in order to investigate the mechanism of acetaldehyde decomposition, and especially the CH3 radical stability. Additionally, the influence of the plasmagen gas mixture composition on the chemical reaction pathways in the discharge has been studied. PB Begell House LK https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/57d172397126f956,3163f759560dc3ff,55778d0e57b4e20b.html