The apparatus for the oxidative decomposition of organic compounds in supercritical water was established
and appropriate conditions in this experimental system were determined. The experimental results showed that its main aromatic residues are 1-2 naphthoquinone
adjacent benzene two formic acid
benzoic acid
benzene and phenol. The oxidative decomposition route is 2-naphthol→1-2 naphthoquinone→adjacent benzene two formic acid→ benzoic acid and benzene→ phenol→short chain carboxylic acid→water