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Detecting hydrogen leaks remains a pivotal challenge demanding robust solutions. Among diverse detection techniques, the fiber-optic method distinguishes itself through unique benefits, such as its distributed measurement properties. The adoption of hydrogen-sensitive materials coated on fibers has gained significant traction in research circles, credited to its operational simplicity and exceptional adaptability across varied conditions. This manuscript offers an exhaustive investigation into hydrogen-sensitive materials and their incorporation into fiber-optic hydrogen sensors. The research profoundly analyzes the sensor architectures, performance indicators, and the spectrum of sensing materials. A detailed understanding of these sensors' potentials and constraints emerges through rigorous examination, juxtaposition, and holistic discourse. Furthermore, this analysis judiciously assesses the inherent challenges tied to these systems, simultaneously highlighting potential pathways for future innovation. By spotlighting the hurdles and opportunities, this paper furnishes a view on hydrogen sensing technology, particularly related to optical fiber-based applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chlorinated volatile organic compounds (CVOCs) are vital environmental concerns due to their low biodegradability and long-term persistence. Catalytic combustion technology is one of the more commonly used technologies for the treatment of CVOCs. Catalysts with high low-temperature activity, superior selectivity of non-toxic products, and resistance to chlorine poisoning are desirable. Here we adopted a plasma treatment method to synthesize a tin-doped titania loaded with ruthenium dioxide (RuO2) catalyst, possessing enhanced activity (T90%, the temperature at which 90% of dichloromethane (DCM) is decomposed, is 262 °C) compared to the catalyst prepared by the conventional calcination method. As revealed by transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, N2 adsorption, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and hydrogen temperature-programmed reduction, the high surface area of the tin-doped titania catalyst and the enhanced dispersion and surface oxidation of RuO2 induced by plasma treatment were found to be the main factors determining excellent catalytic activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Considering the practical requirements for continuous operation under part load condition, the commercial honeycomb selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst was modified with Sb addition. Experiments were performed to investigate the effect of modification on long-time SCR performance under part load condition. Characterizations for the original and modified catalysts were also conducted to analyze the changes of the catalysts. The results indicated that the activity of modified catalyst was obviously enhanced in the temperature range of 275–325 °C and it achieved about 64.5% removal efficiency during the 30 h stability test at 275 °C. The characterization results indicated that the ammonium sulfate was chemically adsorbed on the catalyst surface at low temperatures, which led to the decrease of the specific surface area, pore volume, and V4+/V5+ ratio of the catalysts. These are the reasons for the decrease of the catalyst activity at low temperatures, while the deposition amount of ammonium sulfate was relatively small over the modified catalyst. In addition, the decomposition temperature of the ammonium sulfate was reduced in the modified catalyst compared with the original one. NH4+ ions decomposed at 275 °C by reacting with the NOx in the flue gas, and the dynamic equilibrium of this reaction was achieved on the modified catalyst after a short period of time. Therefore the modified catalyst can be continuously and stably operated at this temperature, and the part load operation of the SCR system in the coal-fired power plant can be realized. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]