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ISCO can be a cost-effective method for the remediation of MTBE in situ. Compared to aerobic bioremediation, ISCO is less constrained by constituent concentrations. Aerobic bioremediation is typically effective only on lower MTBE concentrations or where free product is not present (Leetham, 2001). Several ISCO processes have been tested successfully under laboratory conditions, and a number have proven successful when tested in the field for the degradation of MTBE. This chapter reviews the state of the art with respect to MTBE oxidation for several common oxidants and advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), which are oxidants or oxidant combinations characterized by the production of the hydroxyl radical (OH•). The production of OH• drastically increases the oxidative capabilities of the ISCO system (Liang et al., 2001; Mitani et al., 2001; Acero et al., 2001). Five frequently used oxidants are reviewed in this chapter and include: hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), ozone (O3(g)), permanganate (MnO4-), persulfate (S2O8 2-), and ultrasound.

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Kelley, K.L., Marley, M.C., Sperry, K.L. (2003). In SituChemical Oxidation. In: Moyer, E.E., Kostecki, P.T. (eds) MTBE Remediation Handbook. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-0021-6_11

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