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MTBE DEGRADATION USING FENTON REAGENT: THE EFFECT OF FERROUS AND FERRIC IRON MIXTURES ON THE EFFICIENCY OF THE OVERALL REACTION
Citation:
Burbano, A. A., D. D. Dionysiou, T Richardson*, AND M. T. Suidan. MTBE DEGRADATION USING FENTON REAGENT: THE EFFECT OF FERROUS AND FERRIC IRON MIXTURES ON THE EFFICIENCY OF THE OVERALL REACTION. Presented at ACS Spring National Meeting, Orlando, FL, 4/7-11/02.
Description:
The gasoline additive MTBE has been extensively used in the U.S. since the late 70's to increase the octane rating in reformulated gasoline, replacing toxic organo-lead compounds. However, its use was boosted during the late 80's, when the study of additional physico-chemical properties turned it into the most poular fuel oxygenate. These oxygenates are commonly used to enhance fuel combustion, thanks to an extra supply of oxygen that is contained in their chemical structure. The immediate effect of its use is a reduction of hydrocarbons and other toxic chemicals in the gas emissions and consequently better air quality.