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Wang Y, Jiao T, Zhang P, Hou W, Li Z, Dong C, Zhang W, Zhang L. Efficient degradation of tetracycline via peroxymonosulfate activation by phosphorus-doped biochar loaded with cobalt nanoparticles. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:10189-10200. [PMID: 38819397 DOI: 10.1039/d4dt00758a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
Abstract
The accumulation of tetracycline hydrochloride (TCH) threatens human health because of its potential biological toxicity. Carbon -based materials with easy isolation and excellent performance that can activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) to generate reactive oxygen species for TCH degradation are essential, but the development of such materials remains a significant challenge. In this study, based on the idea of treating waste, tricobalt tetraoxide loaded P-doped biochar (Co NP-PBC) was synthesised to activate PMS for the degradation of TCH. Possible degradation pathways and intermediate products of TCH were identified using High performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS) detection and density functional theory analysis. Toxicity analysis software was used to predict the toxicity of the intermediate products. Compared to catalysts loaded with Fe and Mn and other Co-based catalysts, Co NP-PBC exhibited an optimal performance (with a kinetic constant of 0.157 min-1 for TCH degradation), and over 99.0% of TCH can be degraded within 20 min. This mechanism demonstrates that the non-free radical oxidation of 1O2 plays a major role in the degradation of TCH. This study provides insights into the purification of wastewater using BC-based catalysts.
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- Yunpeng Wang
- Institute of Environmental Science, School of Environmental and Resources Sciences, Shanxi University, 030006, China.
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- Institute of Environmental Science, School of Environmental and Resources Sciences, Shanxi University, 030006, China.
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- Institute of Environmental Science, School of Environmental and Resources Sciences, Shanxi University, 030006, China.
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- Institute of Environmental Science, School of Environmental and Resources Sciences, Shanxi University, 030006, China.
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- Institute of Environmental Science, School of Environmental and Resources Sciences, Shanxi University, 030006, China.
- Shanxi Laboratory for Yellow River, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Science, School of Environmental and Resources Sciences, Shanxi University, 030006, China.
- Shanxi Laboratory for Yellow River, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- School of chemistry and materials science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030031, China
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- Department of Biology, Xinzhou Normal University, Xinzhou 034000, China
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Wang Y, Lin Y, He S, Wu S, Yang C. Singlet oxygen: Properties, generation, detection, and environmental applications. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 461:132538. [PMID: 37734310 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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Singlet oxygen (1O2) is molecular oxygen in the excited state with high energy and electrophilic properties. It is widely found in nature, and its important role is gradually extending from chemical syntheses and medical techniques to environmental remediation. However, there exist ambiguities and controversies regarding detection methods, generation pathways, and reaction mechanisms which have hindered the understanding and applications of 1O2. For example, the inaccurate detection of 1O2 has led to an overestimation of its role in pollutant degradation. The difficulty in detecting multiple intermediate species obscures the mechanism of 1O2 production. The applications of 1O2 in environmental remediation have also not been comprehensively commented on. To fill these knowledge gaps, this paper systematically discussed the properties and generation of 1O2, reviewed the state-of-the-art detection methods for 1O2 and long-standing controversies in the catalytic systems. Future opportunities and challenges were also discussed regarding the applications of 1O2 in the degradation of pollutants dissolved in water and volatilized in the atmosphere, the disinfection of drinking water, the gas/solid sterilization, and the self-cleaning of filter membranes. This review is expected to provide a better understanding of 1O2-based advanced oxidation processes and practical applications in the environmental protection of 1O2.
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- Yue Wang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310012, China; College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310012, China.
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- Academy of Environmental and Resource Sciences, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming, Guangdong 525000, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China; Academy of Environmental and Resource Sciences, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming, Guangdong 525000, China; School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330063, China.
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Lu X, Wang K, Wu D, Xiao P. Rapid degradation and detoxification of metronidazole using calcium sulfite activated by CoCu two-dimensional layered bimetallic hydroxides: Performance, mechanism, and degradation pathway. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 341:140150. [PMID: 37709064 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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In this study, cobalt copper-layered double hydroxides (CoCu-LDHs) were prepared by coprecipitation as catalysts to activate CaSO3 for metronidazole (MNZ) degradation. This is the first report on layered double hydroxides activating sulfite for the degradation of organic pollutants. Meanwhile, to address the issue of self-quenching reactions readily occurring in conventional sulfite advanced oxidation systems and resulting in low oxidant efficiency, CaSO3 with slightly soluble in water was used instead of commonly used Na2SO3, to improve the limitations of traditional systems. The results showed that in the CoCu-LDHs/CaSO3 system, the degradation rate of MNZ reached 98.7% within 5 min, representing a 23.0% increase compared to the CoCu-LDHs/Na2SO3 system. Owing to the excellent catalytic performance exhibited by CoCu-LDHs, characterizations including XRD, FTIR, SEM, TEM, BET and XPS were carried out to investigate this further. The results confirmed the successful synthesis of CoCu-LDH, and the activation mechanism study revealed that Co and Cu were considered to the main elements in activating CaSO3, demonstrating good synergistic effects. In addition, the oxygen vacancies on the catalyst surface also played a positive role in generating radicals and promoting electron transfer. Subsequently, the effects of Co/Cu ratio, catalyst dosage, oxidant concentration, pollutant concentration, pH and coexisting substances on MNZ degradation were investigated. Additionally, based on the LC-MS analysis of degradation products and toxicity tests, MNZ was transformed into different intermediates with low toxicity through four pathways, eventually mineralizing into inorganic small molecules. After six cycles, the MNZ degradation rate still reached 82.1%, exhibiting excellent stability and recyclability. In general, this study provides new ideas for activating sulfite, while providing theoretical support for subsequent research on sulfite advanced oxidation system.
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- Xiaoyan Lu
- College of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, China
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- College of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, China
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- College of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, China
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- College of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, China.
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Xie J, Yang C, Li X, Wu S, Lin Y. Generation and engineering applications of sulfate radicals in environmental remediation. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 339:139659. [PMID: 37506891 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Sulfate radical (SO4•-)-based advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) have become promising alternatives in environmental remediation due to the higher redox potential (2.6-3.1 V) and longer half-life period (30-40 μs) of sulfate radicals compared with many other radicals such as hydroxyl radicals (•OH). The generation and mechanisms of SO4•- and the applications of SO4•--AOPs have been examined extensively, while those using sulfite as activation precursor and their comparisons among various activation precursors have rarely reviewed comprehensively. In this article, the latest progresses in SO4•--AOPs were comprehensively reviewed and commented on. First of all, the generation of SO4•- was summarized via the two activation methods using various oxidant precursors, and the generation mechanisms were also presented, which provides a reference for guiding researchers to better select two precursors. Secondly, the reaction mechanisms of SO4•- were reviewed for organic pollutant degradation, and the reactivity was systematically compared between SO4•- and •OH. Thirdly, methods for SO4•- detection were reviewed which include quantitative and qualitative ones, over which current controversies were discussed. Fourthly, the applications of SO4•--AOPs in various environmental remediation were summarized, and the advantages, challenges, and prospects were also commented. At last, future research needs for SO4•--AOPs were also proposed consequently. This review could lead to better understanding and applications of SO4•--AOPs in environmental remediations.
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- Jun Xie
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, China; Academy of Environmental and Resource Sciences, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming, Guangdong, 525000, China; School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330063, China.
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- Academy of Environmental and Resource Sciences, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming, Guangdong, 525000, China
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- Academy of Environmental and Resource Sciences, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming, Guangdong, 525000, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, China
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