MTBE oxidation by conventional ozonation and the combination ozone/hydrogen peroxide: efficiency of the processes and bromate formation

…, TC Schmidt, MJF Suter, U von Gunten

Index: Von Gunten; Haderlein; Acero; Schmidt; Suter Environmental Science and Technology, 2001 , vol. 35, # 21 p. 4252 - 4259

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Abstract

The present study investigates the oxidation of methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) by conventional ozonation and the advanced oxidation process (AOP) ozone/hydrogen peroxide under drinking water treatment conditions. The major degradation products identified were tert-butyl formate (TBF), tert-butyl alcohol (TBA), 2-methoxy-2-methyl propionaldehyde (MMP), acetone (AC), methyl acetate (MA), hydroxyisobutyraldehyde ( ...