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Combined desorption and oxidation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from contaminated waters and sediments: A laboratory-scale study

Year: 2012

Type: dissertation

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of a new integrated desorption-oxidation process for the remediation of contaminated waters and sediments. Specifically, this study examined the potential of using hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HPCD), a modified cyclic sugar, and a blend of oxidants commercially known as OxyZone® (U.S. patent No. 7,667,087) for the remediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) contaminated sites. Laboratory scale batch experiments show that HPCD increases the aqueous concentration of PAH, making a greater mass of contaminant available for subsequent oxidation by a single slug of OxyZone® . These findings establish the potential for utilizing HPCD and OxyZone ® as an integrated desorption-oxidation process for the remediation of low solubility contaminants such as PAH.

Source: Digital Commons - URI (University of Rhode Island)

Author: Dylan Eberle

Language: English

Topic: Advanced oxidation water treatment

Subfield: Water Science and Technology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Clean water and sanitation

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W41102524

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