Phenol and acetate degradation by O3 and O3/UV: Quantifying the influence of UV

Abstract:Aromatic compounds, such as phenol, are widely used in various industries and can cause serial environmental damage when present in natural waters. As several intermediates are formed during the mineralisation pathway of phenol, the reactor design may strongly influence the product distribution during the reaction. This study aims to examine the sensitivity of the phenol degradation products upon varying the UV-intensity. Also the mutual interaction with an easily biodegradable compound, i.c. sodium acetate, is investigated. Keywords: Phenol, Acetate, UV, O3, Advanced Oxidation Processes, Reactor design

ISBN:978-90-815-4860-1

Publication year:2010

Accessibility:Open

Review status:Peer-reviewed