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• Explain the formation of carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen and unburnt hydrocarbons from the internal combustion engine.
• State environmental concerns relating to the toxicity of these molecules and their contribution to low-level ozone and photochemical smog.
• Outline how a catalytic converter decreases toxic emissions via adsorption, chemical reaction and desorption.
• Outline the use of infrared spectroscopy in monitoring air pollution.
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2. Emissions of nitrogen oxides
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Emissions of nitrogen oxides
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3. A three-way catalytic converter
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A three-way catalytic converter
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4. • Describe principles and discuss issues of chemical sustainability.
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• Describe principles and discuss issues of chemical sustainability.
• Understand the importance of establishing international cooperation to promote the reduction of pollution levels.
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5. Week 29
• Discuss some of the ways of reducing CO2 emissions into the environment.
• Outline some of the positive benefits of using CO2 as a substitute for more harmful materials.
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6. Decaffeinating coffee with scCO2
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Decaffeinating coffee with scCO2
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