A decomposer for an organohalogen compound, containing iron particles comprising iron and iron oxide, wherein the iron particles have a metallic iron content of 15% or more by mass, wherein the metallic iron content is a content of metallic iron in the outermost surface layer of the iron particles to which the ion beam etching has been applied twice under the following etching conditions: degree of vacuum in a chamber: 2.010.sup.2 Pa accelerating voltage of an ion gun: 10 kV emission current: 10 mA etching time: 14 seconds.
The decomposer need not contain copper and has the ability to satisfactorily decompose an organohalogen compound. A method for producing the decomposer is also provided.

The present disclosure relates to the field of decontamination and biocidal agents. More specifically, the invention relates to novel N-halamine melamine derivatives, compositions comprising them, processes for their production, and methods using the same.

Disclosed herein are methods for mineralizing a perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS), the method comprising heating a solution comprising the PFAS, a base, and a polar aprotic solvent to an effective mineralization temperature.

The present disclosure relates to a degradation method of a perfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS). The degradation method includes the following steps: polymerizing indole to synthesize pind; and mixing synthesized pind with the PFAS to form a mixed solution, and illuminating the formed mixed solution to allow pind to generate hydrated electrons (e.sub.aq.sup.?) for degrading the PFAS. In the degradation method of the present disclosure, indole with a high yield of hydrated electrons is polymerized to generate pind, and pind is used as a precursor for the generation of the hydrated electrons to increase the stability of a molecular structure of pind through a highly conjugated structure formed after polymerization, thereby achieving the purpose of continuously generating the hydrated electrons under ultraviolet irradiation and effectively degrading PFASs, which is of great significance for addressing the environmental pollution problem of PFASs.

There is disclosed a process for debromination of novel brominated flame retardants (NBFRs) through co-pyrolysis with zinc oxide (ZnO) and franklinite (ZnFe.sub.2O.sub.4) to effectively restrict brominated species emission from NBFRs during thermal degradation. The method addresses environmental concerns by converting tetrabromobisphenol A 2,3-dibromopropyl ether (TBBPA-DBPE) and tetrabromobisphenol A diallyl ether (TBBPA-DAE) into bromine-free hydrocarbons. Utilizing Zn-based metal oxides from electrical arc furnace dust (EAFD), this process transforms them into metal bromides, facilitating selective zinc extraction. Thermogravimetric analysis guides pyrolysis at up to 500 C., revealing ZnO's efficacy in capturing 92% of HBr gas and producing minimal brominated compounds (relative area, 0.83%). Phenol emerges as a significant condensable product, while inorganic gases and methane dominates the non-condensable fraction. The retained metal bromides in pyrochar and <8% HBr gas emissions underscore ZnO's debromination potential. This method also suggests ZnO's application for dehalogenating other polymers and using spinel ferrites in combating brominated polymers.

A two step process for the destruction of a precursor material using a steam plasma in a three zone reactor wherein the precursor material is hydrolyzed as a first step in the high temperature zone of the reactor, followed by a second step of medium temperature oxidation of the reactant stream in the combustion zone of the reactor where combustion oxygen or air is injected and immediate quenching of the resulting gas stream to avoid the formation of unwanted by-products. A related apparatus includes a non transferred direct current steam plasma torch, an externally cooled three zone steam plasma reactor means for introducing the precursor material into the plasma plume of the plasma torch, means for introducing the combustion air or oxygen into the combustion zone, means for exiting the reactant mixture from the reactor and means for quenching the reactant mixture located at the exit end of the reactor.

Certain exemplary embodiments provide methods for reducing a concentration of a contaminant associated with a medium, which can be any substance or material, such as soil, water, air, and/or fluid. In one exemplary method, the medium is treated with a ferric chelate and an oxidizing agent in amounts effective to oxidize at least a portion of the contaminant.

The present invention discloses Stenotrophomonas maltophilia GYH and its application in degrading chlorinated hydrocarbon pollutants, and the application is carried out as follows: resting cells obtained by spreading cultivation of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia GYH are added to a pH=5-8 inorganic salt medium, and then a chlorinated hydrocarbon pollutant is added, and the cells are cultured at 20-35 C. and 140-180 rpm to degrade the pollutant. The concentration of chlorinated hydrocarbon pollutant which can be removed by Stenotrophomonas maltophilia GYH ranges from 2.9 mg/L to 8.93 mg/L. Therefore, the Stenotrophomonas maltophilia has a highly efficient degradation ability for similar industrial pollutants and is able to withstand high concentrations of these pollutants.

Processes and apparatuses converting poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). An oxidation reaction zone, preferably a thermal oxidizer, is utilized to oxidize the PFAS into anionic fluoride species. A treatment zone is utilized on at least a portion of the oxidation zone effluent before the oxidation zone effluent is vented or otherwise released to the atmosphere. The treatment zone may include a dry sorbent injection zone; a selective catalytic reduction zone, a wet scrubber zone; a carbon bed; an ion exchange zone; or any combination thereof.

The present invention is directed to a formulation and associated method for neutralizing one or more toxic chemical and/or materials including toxic industrial chemicals and toxic industrial materials, such as irritants, heavy metals, radioactive metals, acids and acid irritants, pesticides, and various agricultural chemicals, (collectively referred to as toxic chemical, materials, or simply toxins) as well as decontaminating surfaces that have come into contact with these agents. As a result, the formulation of the present invention can be used for neutralizing a broad spectrum of toxic chemicals and materials. In one embodiment, the active ingredient comprises 2, 3, butanedione monoxime (also known as diacetyl monoxime (DAM)), and alkali salts thereof such as potassium 2,3-butanedione monoxime (KBDO). The formulation also typically includes a carrier in which the active ingredient is dispersed. In one embodiment, the carrier comprises polyethylene glycol (PEG); monomethoxypolyethylene glycol (mPEG); and combinations and derivatives thereof.