Degradation of BTEX and PAHs by Co(II) and Cu(II)-based radical-generating systems

Abstract

Copper(II) or cobalt(II)/ligand/hydrogen peroxide systems were used for degradation of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes (BTEX), and polycylic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Keywords

• Cobalt
• Copper
• BTEX
• PAH
• EPR
• ROS
• Free radicals
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Degradation