Publications by authors named "Ying-Chih Mao"
Article Synopsis
- A biodegradable binder called hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) was successfully mixed with persulfate powder to create new persulfate-releasing tablets aimed at cleaning trichloroethylene (TCE)-contaminated groundwater.
- Optimal conditions for tablet preparation were established, resulting in tablets that released 2868 mg of persulfate per day for 12 days, primarily through persulfate diffusion and gel layer erosion.
- The tablets demonstrated a 55% efficiency in degrading TCE, showed minimal waste generation, and exhibited high biodegradation rates of HPMC by microbes, highlighting their potential as an eco-friendly groundwater remediation solution.
