Oxidation of Inorganic Contaminants by Ferrates (VI) - A Review

Abstract

This review makes a critical assessment of the oxidation a series of inorganic compounds by ferrates eFeVIO42_; Inorganic contaminants are found in water, wastewaters, and industrial effluents and their oxidation using iron based oxidants is of great interest because such oxidants possess multi-functional properties and are environmentally benign. Case studies are presented which demonstrate that inorganic contaminants can be degraded in seconds to minutes by ferrate (VI) with the formation of non-toxic products.