Structure and reactivity of TNT and related species: Application of spectroscopic approaches and quantum–chemical approximations toward understanding transformation mechanisms

A modified lignin adsorbent for the removal of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene

“…At present, destruction and concentration are two typical methods to reduce or remove TNT from liquid waste. Destruction methodology, such as oxidation with hydrogen peroxide/ozone [6][7][8], photocatalytic oxidation [9][10][11][12] and biological degradation [13][14][15][16][17], involves advanced technology to destroy TNT structure. However, these treatments cannot be widely applied due to their own problems, such as high cost, long cycle, secondary pollution, etc.…”

The electrochemical reduction of trinitrotoluene on a platinum wire modified by chemisorbed acetonitrile

“…Hence, the detection of trinitrotoluene [2][3][4][5][6][7] has attracted considerable research attention in recent years due to urgent needs in public security and environmental protection. The structure and reactivity of trinitrotoluene within its environmental context were also investigated [8].…”

A metal-free aerobic oxidation of nitrotoluenes catalyzed by N,N′,N″-trihydroxyisocyanuric acid (THICA) and a novel approach to the catalyst

“…In our system, however, DNTs were oxidized into acids in excellent yields of approximately 99% (runs 6 and 8). The conversion of 2,6-DNT was slightly lower than the other DNT isomers because of the steric effect of two ortho nitro groups [36], whereas the selectivity of the carboxylic acid was as remarkable as that for other DNTs. When the catalyst loading raised to 20 mol%, 2,6-DNT was converted to the acid product in a good conversion rate of 95% (run 7b).…”