Radical-Generating Catalyst for Mild-Condition Oxidation

The patent replaces mechanical/thermal energy input systems with a chemical catalyst system. Instead of using heating equipment or high-energy mechanical methods to generate radicals, the invention employs a catalyst that facilitates radical generation through chemical reactions under mild conditions, thereby eliminating the need for complex energy input equipment and reducing operational costs.

The patent changes the reaction parameters from high-energy conditions (high temperature, high pressure) to mild conditions (room temperature, atmospheric pressure) by introducing a catalyst. This parameter change enables radical generation to proceed efficiently without requiring high energy input, thus reducing both operational cost and reaction control difficulty.

The patent introduces a catalyst as an intermediary substance that enables the generation of active radicals from stable precursor compounds. The catalyst mediates the decomposition of stable compounds (like peroxides or hypohalites) to produce the desired radical species in situ, thereby avoiding the need to store and handle unstable and explosive chlorine dioxide gas directly.

The patent employs stable, non-explosive precursor compounds that can be stored safely and generate the required radical species temporarily when needed. These precursors act as safe substitutes for the unstable chlorine dioxide, providing the necessary sterilizing effect only when activated by the catalyst, after which they decompose into harmless products.