Mediated electrochemical oxidation of organic waste materials

Details Mediated electrochemical oxidation of organic waste materials Mediated electrochemical oxidation of organic waste materials

2002-10-22

2009-11-03

Phasge, Arun S (Department: 1795)

Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods

Electrolytic material treatment

Organic

C205S701000, C205S742000, C205S751000, C204S242000, C204S275100, C204S276000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07611620

ABSTRACT:
A mediated electrochemical oxidation process is used to treat and destroy organic waste materials. The materials are introduced into an apparatus containing an electrolyte having the oxidized form of one or more redox couples. The oxidized couples oxidize the organic waste materials and are converted into their reduced form. The reduced forms are reoxidized by electrochemical anodic oxidation in the anode compartment of an electrochemical cell or reaction with the oxidized form of other redox couples. The redox cycle continues until the desired degree of oxidation is reached. The process takes place at temperatures between ambient and approximately 100° C., to avoid the formation of dioxins or furans. The oxidation process may be enhanced by the addition of reaction enhancements, such as: ultrasonic energy and/or ultraviolet radiation.

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