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Study of TiO{sub 2} catalyzed photodegradation of diethyl

Conference ·
OSTI ID:370094
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  1. Florida International Univ., Miami, FL (United States)
A number of organophosphorous compounds present a significant threat to the environment. We chose to use diethylmethylphosphonate (DEMP) as a model for these toxic species. The models are utilized to investigate the TiO{sub 2} photocatalysis as a technology for the remediation of organophosphorous compounds. A kinetic analysis of TiO{sub 2} catalyzed photodegradation of diethyl methylphosphonate in air saturated aqueous solutions will be presented. The initial and overall degradation rates were determined as a function of initial concentrations of DEMP. Since phosphate is a major product from the photocatalysis of DEMP, the inhibitory effects of the phosphate on the degradation and the effects of solution pH were investigated. A comparison of the efficiency of a photoreactor to natural solar irradiation will be presented and the potential for sonication as an accelerate for TiO{sub 2} photocatalysis is being explored.
OSTI ID:
370094
Report Number(s):
CONF-960376--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English