Aqueous solution of phenol was irradiated with ultrasonic waves of sufficient intensity to induce cavitation. The phenol was exponentially degradated, because of the formation of reactive species produced by water decomposition and reaction with water and oxygen. The degradation pathway for phenol was similar to that of the phenol oxidation with ozone.

Ultrasound, cavitation, degradation, phenol, oxygen, hygrogen peroxide
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