An Environmentally Benign Catalytic Polyoxometalate Technology for Transforming Wood Pulp into Paper

Ira A. Weinstock, Elena M.G. Barbuzzi, Dan M. Sonnen, Craig L. Hill

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Abstract

An environmentally benign technology, based on a solution of equilibrated polyoxometalate (POM) salts and oxygen, is being developed to bleach wood pulps for use in the manufacture of paper. Unlike conventional chlorine-based technologies, this biomimetic chemistry uses only oxygen and water and produces no liquid waste. This research constitutes a new general approach to the design of soluble transition metal catalysts for aerobic oxidation in water. The POM-based catalyst is thermodynamically stable under the operating conditions and is the first catalyst designed to act as its own buffer.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)87-100
Number of pages14
JournalACS Symposium Series
Volume823
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2002
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • General Chemical Engineering

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