Efficient, manganese catalyzed process to decompose cyanide ions and hydrogen cyanide for water decontamination
AssigneeThe Trustees of Princeton University
InventorJohn T. Groves
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Abstract
Methods, kits, cartridges and compounds related to generating chlorine dioxide by exposing ClO2− to at least one of a manganese porphyrin catalyst or a manganese porphyrazine catalyst are described. Methods, kits, cartridges and compounds related to decomposed cyanide ions and hydrogen cyanide for water decontamination.
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A method of treating cyanide containing material comprising exposing the cyanide containing material to ClO2− and at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting of a manganese porphyrin catalyst or a manganese porphyrazine catalyst.
A kit for treating cyanide containing material comprising at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting of a manganese porphyrin catalyst or a manganese porphyrazine catalyst and instructions to combine the at least one catalyst with ClO2− in the presence of the cyanide containing material.
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