Contaminant removal capacity of an Advanced Oxidation System

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A new proprietary advanced oxidation system (AOS) reactor has the capacity to rapidly disinfect water. The AOS reactor relies on the manipulation of iodine chemistry, at very low power consumption, to generate extreme concentrations of disinfectant oxidant chemical species that dissipate harmlessly prior to effluent discharge. A key aspect of the AOS reactor is its use of a proprietary form of graphite to facilitate chemical oxidation. Recently, it has been discovered that the AOS reactor has the capability to rapidly break down toxic organic compounds, due to the type of graphite used. The proposed research will lay the foundation in understanding the physical and chemical interactions that underpin the breakdown of organic compounds on graphite. In-depth knowledge of how carbon materials with a history of safe use in water treatment can be manipulated to extend their utility would impact a variety of current, and future, technologies.