This technology is based on the degradation of chlorinated hydrocarbons by chemical reduction and the subsequent cleaving of chloride ion from the molecule. The inducing factor may be of biological, chemical, electrochemical, or radiation nature. The electron addition to the chlorinated hydrocarbon molecule triggers the cleavage of the chloride and its consequent alteration by the hydrogen proton (hydrogenolysis).
In this technology, the aquifer is supplied with electrons by the infiltration of agents supporting the development of reductive conditions (lactates, zero valent iron, thiosulfates, atc.). Among the common target pollutants of this method belong for example chlorinated degreasers (PCE, TCE, DCE, VC).
In this technology, the aquifer is supplied with electrons by the infiltration of agents supporting the development of reductive conditions (lactates, zero valent iron, thiosulfates, atc.). Among the common target pollutants of this method belong for example chlorinated degreasers (PCE, TCE, DCE, VC).
