Abstract:
A method and apparatus for simultaneously performing hydrothermal reaction and electrolysis in the presence of a strongly acidic ion such as halide ions. A reactor internally has a pair of electrodes. An oxidizing agent such as an oxygen gas may be added. Even low-molecular weight compounds such as acetic acid and ammonia can be readily decomposed.
Abstract:
A hydrothermal reaction is performed on an aqueous medium without adding an oxidizing agent, and then another hydrothermal reaction is performed in the presence of an oxidizing agent, thereby reducing a chemical oxygen demand of the aqueous medium. An apparatus for performing a hydrothermal reaction has a fluid inlet being capable of introducing an oxidizing agent in a fluid form during a hydrothermal reaction.