Derivitives of petroleum hydrocarbons upon reaction with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in a laboratory environment
by Buell, Nancy Rebecca, M.S., MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY, 2008, 174 pages; 1450408

Abstract:

Petroleum spills cost large sums of money to remediate, which has resulted in the use of more in-situ technologies, including chemical oxidation, as cost effective alternatives to traditional methods of remediation. There are numerous case studies documenting the success of hydrogen peroxide as an in-situ oxidizer in that regulated BTEX concentrations were lowered below target cleanup levels. Little information is available; however, regarding the behavior of petroleum hydrocarbons post injection of hydrogen peroxide or what chemical derivatives may be produced as a result of the oxidation process.

Laboratory protocols have been employed to yield data regarding the behavior of BTEX specifically, and all volatile gasoline constituents in general, over a period of time post injection of hydrogen peroxide. The results of the data indicate variations in petroleum compound behavior are predicated on the concentration of hydrogen peroxide, the degree of contamination, and the presence of a soil matrix.

 
AdviserDarrel Schmitz
SchoolMISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
SourceMAI/ 46-05, p. , Jun 2008
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsGeology; Environmental science; Geochemistry
Publication Number1450408
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