Electron attachment explodes Freon molecules: New possibilities for removing Freons from the atmosphere
Askar'yan G. A., Batanov G. M., Barkhudarov A. E., Gritsinin S. I., Korchagina E. G., Kossyi I. A., SilakovV. P., Tarasova N. M.
It is suggested that Freon molecules could be destroyed by the attachment of electrons from the plasma of a discharge produced in the troposphere ( < 10 km). Experiments demonstrate that this destruction actually occurs. Microwave treatment of the atmosphere to protect the ozone layer from Freons is discussed in detail. Some preliminary experiments described here demonstrate a pronounced destruction of Freons in a microwave discharge.