Title Biomimetic oxidation of pyrene and related aromatic hydrocarbons. Unexpected electron accepting abilities of pyrenequinones Type Article Keywords Pyrene; pyrenequinones; Oxidaton Abstract We present a mild catalytic method to oxidize PAHs and, in particular, pyrene. The pyrenediones are much better electron acceptors than benzoquinone in the gas phase and present similar accepting abilities in solution. Researchers Alejandro Lopez-Moreno (First researcher)David Clement (Second researcher)Joaquin Calbo (Third researcher)atena naeimi (Fourth researcher)Fransisco Bermejo (Fifth researcher)Emilio Perez (Not in first six researchers)