VOCide
VOCide is a term used in environmental chemistry to describe a hypothetical class of agents engineered to destroy volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The name blends VOCs with the suffix -icide, implying destructive action. As a concept, VOCide does not designate a single chemical; instead it serves as a framework for discussing technologies that rapidly reduce VOC levels in air, water, or soils.
Proposed modes of action for VOCide systems include catalytic oxidation, photocatalysis, and bio-based degradation. In catalytic
Possible applications include indoor air treatment, industrial emission control, and site remediation. The effectiveness of VOCide-like
Safety and regulation of any real-world implementation would require thorough hazard assessment, monitoring for secondary pollutants,
See also: Volatile organic compounds, catalytic oxidation, photocatalysis, air purification, environmental remediation.