| When EcoClean is applied to the soil or groundwater,
the first group of microbes ferments EcoClean to release organic
acids such
as Lactic acid, Butyric acid, Propionic acid, Acetic acid
and Pyruvic acid. This group of microbes also uses oxygen
and other electron acceptors such as nitrate, Fe (III), Mn(IV)
and creates anaerobic subsurface environment. These acids
are further hydrolyzed to release hydrogen by subsequent
group of microbes. Under obligate anaerobic conditions, microorganisms
use chlorinated solvents for respiration, and the hydrogen
released from EcoClean as the source of energy. During this process
removing one Chlorine atom at a time sequentially degrades
the chlorinated hydrocarbon molecule. The resulted end products
of whole process would be non-toxic ethylene, inorganic chlorides,
carbon dioxide and water. |
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