摘要 |
Methods, compositions and articles of manufacture for the generation of reactive oxygen species are provided. These embodiments utilize the ability of a flavin- containing compound, such as riboflavin, to produce peroxide in the presence of a suitable light source. In some embodiments, a multivalent metal cation that can catalyze a Fenton or Fenton-type reaction may be used to produce additional reactive oxygen species. These techniques find application in the oxidation of surfaces, crosslinking of materials, and in sterilization techniques, including the purification of solutions including water. |