SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATION OF POINT OF USE REACTIVE OXYGEN SPECIES
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Abstract
Systems and methods for generating reactive oxygen species formulations useful in various oxidation applications. Exemplary formulations include singlet oxygen or superoxide and can also contain hydroxyl radicals or hydroperoxy radicals, among others. Formulations can contain other reactive species, including other radicals. Exemplary formulations containing peracids are activated to generate singlet oxygen. Exemplary formulations include those containing a mixture of superoxide and hydrogen peroxide. Exemplary formulations include those in which one or more components of the formulation are generated electrochemically. Formulations of the invention containing reactive oxygen species can be further activated to generate reactive oxygen species using activation chosen from a Fenton or Fenton-like catalyst, ultrasound, ultraviolet radiation or thermal activation. Exemplary applications of the formulations of the invention among others include: cleaning in place applications, water treatment, soil decontamination and flushing of well casings and water distribution pipes.
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47 Claims
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1-27. -27. (canceled)
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28. A superoxide formulation comprising:
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an aqueous mixture of a hydrogen peroxide and a superoxide; wherein the mixture has a molar ratio of superoxide to hydrogen peroxide ranging from 0.01;
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1 and a pH from 8 to a pH of 13. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A method of generating a superoxide formulation comprising:
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co-generating chemical species comprising a hydrogen peroxide and a superoxide at a surface of an electrode; and accumulating said chemical species in a solution mixture; wherein the mixture has a molar ratio of superoxide to hydrogen peroxide ranging from 0.01;
1 to 10;
1 and a pH from 8 to a pH of 13. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47)
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