Immobilization of Energetics on Live Fire Ranges (CU-1229). Revision 1.0

Abstract

This project resulted in development and proof-of-concept laboratory testing of cost-effective technology to immobilize and biodegrade energetic compounds (TNT, RDX, HMX, and breakdown products) released as residues at firing ranges to prevent their migration to groundwater. The technology is comprised of a sorbent material to immobilize newly generated explosives residues at the soil surface, and a biostimulant to enhance the biotransformation and biodegradation of the explosive compounds before they can migrate into the soil and down to the groundwater. Using a tiered approach, multiple potential sorbents and biostimulants were screened.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 31, 2004
Accession Number
ADA463051

Entities

People

  • Mark E. Fuller
  • Robert Steffan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Counter IED
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biodegradation
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Dnt
  • Ecotoxicology
  • Environmental Protection
  • Explosives
  • Fungi
  • Liquid Chromatography
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Medical Personnel
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Plant Oils
  • Wheat

Readers

  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Groundwater Contamination Remediation.