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  • Title: Removal of 1,2-dichloroethane in groundwater using Fenton oxidation.
    Author: Jeong WG, Kim JG, Baek K.
    Journal: J Hazard Mater; 2022 Apr 15; 428():128253. PubMed ID: 35033913.
    Abstract:
    Among the chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons, 1,2-dichloroethane (1,2-DCA) is widely used for the synthesis of vinyl chloride monomers. Despite the high demand for 1,2-DCA, it poses a risk to the environment because it is persistent and carcinogenic. Therefore, in this study, several reagents (dithionite, hydrosulfide, sulfite, persulfate, sulfate radicals, and hydroxyl radicals) were evaluated for the degradation of 1,2-DCA. Among these, the hydroxyl radicals generated by the Fenton reaction were the most suitable oxidant, decomposing 92% of 1,2-DCA. Chloride, one of the final oxidized products, was observed, which supported the oxidation reaction. Moreover, with an increasing concentration of hydroxyl radicals, the degradation of 1,2-DCA increased. Furthermore, sufficient amounts of hydrogen peroxide were more important than Fe(II) in the decomposition of 1,2-DCA. The radical reaction can generate larger molecules via the degradation of 1,2-DCA, which are degraded over time. The applicability of Fenton oxidation was evaluated using real 1,2-DCA-contaminated groundwater. Although the degradation of target contaminant was lowered due to the alkaline pH and the presence of chloride and bicarbonate ions in groundwater, the Fenton reaction was still efficient to oxidize 1,2-DCA. These results indicate that Fenton oxidation is an effective technique for the treatment of 1,2-DCA in contaminated groundwater.
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