Hydraulic and earth engineering – Soil remediation – With treatment
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-23
2009-06-30
Kreck, John (Department: 3672)
Hydraulic and earth engineering
Soil remediation
With treatment
Reexamination Certificate
active
07553105
ABSTRACT:
Compositions and methods are provided for oxidizing subsurface contaminants. Compositions include compatible combinations of surfactants, cosolvents and chemical oxidants. Compositions have been identified that provide compatible combinations of surfactants and chemical oxidants that maximize oxidant productivity on solubilized contaminants. The compositions and methods are especially effective on the treatment of dense non-aqueous phase liquids or DNAPLs.
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Crimi Michelle L.
Dugan Pamela J.
Siegrist Robert L.
Colorado School of Mines
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Kreck John
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