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Sonolytic degradation of volatile pollutants in natural ground water: conclusions from a model study
1Department of Chemistry, University of Rostock, Buchbinderstrasse 9, D-18051 Rostock, Germany. dietmar.peters@chemie.uni-rostock.de
Ultrasonics Sonochemistry
|July 10, 2001
Abstract:
In order to evaluate the possibilities of an ultrasound-based cleaning technology, the effects of sonication on pollutants in a contaminated natural ground water were investigated. After the discussion of the results from this model study on the sonolytic degradation of volatile organic compounds, some consequences are reported and the important role of water components is described. Furthermore, the use of sonication as a cleaning technology for polluted water is discussed based on the conclusions from this study.