Degradation of tert-butyl alcohol in dilute aqueous solution by an O3/UV process
Garoma, T; Gurol, MD
| HERO ID | 1071252 |
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| In Press | No |
| Year | 2004 |
| Title | Degradation of tert-butyl alcohol in dilute aqueous solution by an O3/UV process |
| Authors | Garoma, T; Gurol, MD |
| Journal | Environmental Science & Technology |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 19 |
| Page Numbers | 5246-5252 |
| Abstract | This paper describes the degradation of tert-butyl alcohol (TBA) in dilute aqueous solution by an O3/UV process. The degradation process was investigated experimentally in a semi-batch reactor under various operational conditions, i.e., ozone gas (O3) dosage, UV light intensity, and water quality in terms of varying bicarbonate concentration. TBA was oxidized rapidly in the O3/UV system, and acetone, hydroxy-iso-butyraldehyde, and formaldehyde were identified as primary intermediates, whereas pyruvaldehyde and acetic, formic, pyruvic, and oxalic acids were generated as a result of further oxidation process. A good organic carbon balance was obtained, indicating that most reaction intermediates have been identified and quantified. |
| Doi | 10.1021/es0353210 |
| Pmid | 15506224 |
| Wosid | WOS:000224234100054 |
| Url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/es0353210 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Comments | Source: Web of Science WOS:000224234100054 |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Is Qa | No |