Development of Bicarbonate-Activated Peroxide as a Chemical and Biological Warfare Agent Decontaminant

Abstract

Several projects were completed in the development of bicarbonate-activated peroxide (BAP) and other chemistry for the decontamination of chemical and biological warfare agents. The mechanism of formation of the active oxidant, peroxymonocarbonate, has been investigated in detail. New surfoxidants (oxidative surfactant formulations) have been explored. The Mn-catalyzed oxidations by BAP solutions have been investigated to define the active oxidant species in kinetic studies. Initial investigations into new methods for oxidation of chlorite for production of chlorine dioxide have been done. The results to date provide useful insights into various methods for formulating BAP and related oxidative reagents for CWA and BWA applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 2006
Accession Number
ADA455611

Entities

People

  • David E. Richardson

Organizations

  • University of Florida

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Chemical Products
  • Chemical Reaction Properties
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemistry
  • Coordination Complexes
  • Free Radicals
  • Organic Chemistry

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.