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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 2008
Filed:
Feb. 05, 2003
Barry S. Goodell, Bangor, ME (US);
Jody L. Jellison, Bangor, ME (US);
Barry S. Goodell, Bangor, ME (US);
Jody L. Jellison, Bangor, ME (US);
University of Maine, Orono, ME (US);
Abstract
Methods for oxidizing organic compounds using hydroxyl radicals formed through redox cycling chelator-mediated Fenton chemistry are disclosed. The methods include generating a reactive oxygen species by contacting a redox cycling chelator with an oxygen containing oxidant and a transition metal species. By contacting the resulting reactive oxygen species with an organic compound, the organic compound is oxidized. The preferred transition metal species is a cationic transition metal, such as iron or copper. The disclosed methods may be used to degrade organic waste compounds and dyes, activate lignocellulosic materials for bonding and produce adhesive formulations.