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Li J, Wang T, Liang E. Carbon and hydrogen isotopic evidence for atrazine degradation by electro-activated persulfate: Radical contributions and comparisons with heat-activated persulfate. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 341:122892. [PMID: 37952922 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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The activation ways of persulfate (PS) were dominate for pollutant degradation and energy consumption. For the first time, this research compared electro-activated PS and heat-activated PS from the perspective of isotope fractionation, in order to "fingerprinted" and precisely interpretate reaction contributions and degradation pathways. As results, PS can be electrochemically activated with atrazine (ATZ) removal rates of 84.8% and 88.8% at pH 4 and 7. The two-dimensional isotope plots (ɅC/H) values were 6.20 at pH 4 and 7.46 at pH 7, rather different from that of SO4·- -dominated process with ɅC/H value of -4.80 at pH 4 and -23.0 at pH 7, suggesting the weak contribution of SO4·-. ATZ degradation by electro-activated PS was controlled by direct electron transfer (DET) and ·OH radical, and ·OHPS (derived from PS activation) played the crucial role with contributing rate of 63.2%-69.1%, while DET and ·OHBDD (derived from electrolysis of H2O) contributed to 4.5-7.9% and 23.0%-30.8%, respectively. This was different from heat activation of PS, of which the latter was dominated by SO4·- with contributions of 83.9%-100%. The discrepant dominating reactive oxygen species should be responsible for their different degradation capabilities and pathways. This research provided isotopic interpretations for differences of PS activation mode, and further efforts can be made to realize the selective degradation by enhancing the specific reaction process.
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- Jie Li
- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100871, China; Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100871, China.
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100871, China
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Zhang Y, Zhou A, Xu J, Ouyang Z, Han L, Liu Y. Using compound-specific isotope analysis to identify the mechanism of acetochlor degradation during oxygenation of hyporheic zone sediment. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 340:122855. [PMID: 37923051 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Biodegradation is recognized as the main pathway for acetochlor attenuation in aquatic environments. However, the potential abiotic degradation of acetochlor by hydroxyl radicals (•OH) generated during oxygenation of hyporheic zone sediments has not been investigated. This study aims to examine the production of •OH during oxygenation of hyporheic zone sediments and its effects on acetochlor attenuation. A significant decrease of acetochlor, ranging from 77.9% to 100%, was observed in the water-sediment systems with extensive •OH production. The primary sources of •OH production were found to be the oxidation of Fe(II) and reduced humic acids. Furthermore, a •OH quenching experiment suggests that •OH driven oxidation is the dominant pathway for acetochlor attenuation. Carbon isotope fractionation of acetochlor degradation during oxygenation of sediments (εbulk,C ranged from -1.5‰ to -0.5 ± 0.3‰) was close to that during acetochlor degradation by •OH in a H2O2-Fe3O4 Fenton system (εbulk,C = -0.5 ± 0.1‰), but significantly smaller than that during acetochlor biodegradation (εbulk,C = -5.8 ± 0.9‰). Compound-specific isotope analysis (CSIA) further suggests that •OH produced by sediment oxygenation plays a critical role in acetochlor attenuation in aquatic environments. Results of calculated apparent kinetic isotope effect of carbon (AKIEC) and transformation products indicate that SN1 and SN2-type nucleophilic substitution are the first steps in acetochlor attenuation through •OH driven oxidation (AKIEC = 1.007 ± 0.001) and aerobic biodegradation (AKIEC = 1.088 ± 0.013), respectively. Our findings highlight the potential of CSIA to assess the acetochlor degradation in water-sediment system, which can help to elucidate the fate of herbicide in aquatic environments.
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- Yuanzheng Zhang
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Basin Environmental Aquatic Science, School of Environmental Studies & State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of Geosciences, 430074, Wuhan, PR China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Soil Environmental Management and Pollution Control, Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China, 210042, Nanjing, PR China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Basin Environmental Aquatic Science, School of Environmental Studies & State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of Geosciences, 430074, Wuhan, PR China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Soil Environmental Management and Pollution Control, Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China, 210042, Nanjing, PR China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Basin Environmental Aquatic Science, School of Environmental Studies & State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of Geosciences, 430074, Wuhan, PR China
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- Hubei Institute of Food Quality and Safety Supervision and Inspection, 430074, Wuhan, PR China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Basin Environmental Aquatic Science, School of Environmental Studies & State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of Geosciences, 430074, Wuhan, PR China.
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Zhao X, Li W, Gao J, Li C, Xiao Y, Liu X, Song D, Zhang J. Activation of peroxymonosulphate using a highly efficient and stable ZnFe 2O 4 catalyst for tetracycline degradation. Sci Rep 2023; 13:13932. [PMID: 37626107 PMCID: PMC10457356 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-38958-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Tetracycline (TC) is a widely used antibiotic that adversely affects ecosystems and, therefore, must be removed from the environment. Owing to their strong ability to oxidise pollutants, including antibiotics, and selectivity for these pollutants, an improved oxidation method based on sulphate radicals (SO4·-) has gained considerable interest. In this study, a novel technique for removing TC was developed by activating peroxymonosulphate (PMS) using a ZnFe2O4 catalyst. Using the co-precipitation method, a ZnFe2O4 catalyst was prepared by doping zinc into iron-based materials, which increased the redox cycle, while PMS was active and facilitated the production of free radicals. According to electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy results, a ZnFe2O4 catalyst may activate PMS and generate SO4·-, HO·, O2·-, and 1O2 to eliminate TC. This research offers a new method for creating highly effective heterogeneous catalysts that can activate PMS and destroy antibiotics. The study proposes the following degradation pathways: hydroxylation and ring-opening of TC based on the products identified using ultra-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. These results illustrated that the prepared ZnFe2O4 catalyst effectively removed TC and exhibited excellent catalytic performance.
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- Xuying Zhao
- Institute of Tobacco Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
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- China Tobacco Jiangsu Industrial Co., Ltd., Nanjing, 210019, China
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- Bijie Tobacco Branch Company of Guizhou Province, Bijie, 551700, China
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- Bijie Tobacco Branch Company of Guizhou Province, Bijie, 551700, China
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- Chenzhou Tobacco Company of Hunan Province, Chenzhou, 423000, China
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- Institute of Tobacco Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
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- Institute of Tobacco Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China.
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- Institute of Tobacco Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China.
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Liang E, Huang T, Li J, Wang T. Degradation pathways of atrazine by electrochemical oxidation at different current densities: Identifications from compound-specific isotope analysis and DFT calculation. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023:121987. [PMID: 37301451 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Current density was the key factor that impacted pollutant degradation by electrochemical oxidation, and reaction contributions at various current densities were non-negligible for the cost-effective treatments of organic pollutants. This research introduced compound specific isotope analysis (CSIA) into atrazine (ATZ) degradation by boron doped diamond (BDD) with current density of 2.5-20 mA/cm2, in order to provide "in-situ" and "fingerprint" analysis of reaction contributions with changed current densities. As results, the increased current density displayed a positive impact on ATZ removal. The ɅC/H values (correlations of Δδ13C and Δδ2H) were 24.58, 9.18 and 8.74 when current densities were 20, 4, and 2.5 mA/cm2, with ·OH contribution of 93.5%, 77.2% and 80.35%, respectively. While DET process favored lower current density with contribution rates up to ∼20%. What's more interesting, though the carbon and hydrogen isotope enrichment factors (εC and εH) were fluctuate, the ɅC/H linearly increased accompanied with applied current densities. Therefore, increasing current density was effective due to the larger ·OH contribution even though side reactions may occur. DFT calculations proved the increase of C-Cl bond length and the delocalization of Cl atom, confirming dechlorination reaction mainly occurred in the direct electron transfer process. While ·OH radical mainly attack the C-N bond on the side chain, which was more benefit to the fast decomposition of ATZ molecule and intermediates. It was forceful to discuss pollutant degradation mechanism by combining CSIA and DFT calculations. Target bond cleavage (i.e., dehalogenation reaction) can be conducted by changing reaction conditions like current density due to the significantly different isotope fractionation and bond cleavage.
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- Enhang Liang
- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100871, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100871, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100871, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100871, China.
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He H, Zhao J. The efficient degradation of diclofenac by ferrate and peroxymonosulfate: performances, mechanisms, and toxicity assessment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:11959-11977. [PMID: 36103067 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-22967-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In this study, the degradation efficiency and reaction mechanisms of diclofenac (DCF), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, by the combination of ferrate (Fe(VI) and peroxymonosulfate (PMS) (Fe(VI)/PMS) were systematically investigated. The higher degradation efficiency of DCF in Fe(VI)/PMS system can be obtained than that in alone persulfate (PS), Fe(VI), PMS, or the Fe(VI)/PS process at pH 6.0. DCF was efficiently removed in Fe(VI)/PMS process within a wide range of pH values from 4.0 to 8.0, with higher degradation efficiency in acidic conditions. The increasing reaction temperature (10 to 30 ℃), Fe(VI) dose (6.25 to 100 µM), or PMS concentration (50 to 1000 µM) significantly enhanced the DCF degradation. The existences of HCO3¯, Cl¯, and humic acid (HA) obviously inhibited the DCF removal. Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), free radical quenching, and probing experiments confirmed the existence of sulfate radicals (SO4•¯), hydroxyl radicals (•OH), and Fe(V)/ Fe(IV), which are responsible for DCF degradation in Fe(VI)/PMS system. The variations of TOC removal ratio reveal that the adsorption of organics with ferric particles, formed in the reduction of Fe(VI), also were functioned in the removal process. Sixteen DCF transformation byproducts were identified by UPLC-QTOF/MS, and the toxicity variation was evaluated. Consequently, eight reaction pathways for DCF degradation were proposed. This study provides theoretical basis for the utilization of Fe(VI)/PMS process.
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- Haonan He
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Jingan Road 5#, Jinjiang District, Chengdu, 610066, Sichuan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Jingan Road 5#, Jinjiang District, Chengdu, 610066, Sichuan, China.
- Key Laboratory of Special Waste Water Treatment, Sichuan Province Higher Education System, Sichuan, Chengdu, 610066, China.
- Key Laboratory of Land Resources Evaluation and Monitoring in Southwest, Ministry of Education of China, Chengdu, 610066, China.
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Wang Z, Yu Y, Guo Q, Guan C, Jiang J. Nano- and micro-scale zerovalent iron-activated peroxydisulfate for methyl phenyl sulfoxide probe transformation in aerobic water: Quantifying the relative roles of SO 4·-, Fe(IV), and ·OH. WATER RESEARCH 2022; 223:119014. [PMID: 36041367 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2022.119014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Multiple reactive intermediates have been proposed to be involved in peroxydisulfate (PDS) activation by zerovalent iron (ZVI), including sulfate radical (SO4·-) produced via iron-oxide shell mediated electron transfer, ferryl ion species (Fe(IV)) formed from Fe(II)-PDS interaction, and hydroxyl radical (·OH) generated by ZVI aerobic oxygenation. In this study, evolution of the relative role of these intermediates in microscale and nanoscale ZVI (mZVI vs. nZVI) activated PDS processes is comparatively investigated by using a methyl phenyl sulfoxide (PMSO) probe that selectively reacts with Fe(IV) to produce methyl phenyl sulfone (PMSO2). Interestingly, during PMSO transformation by mZVI/PDS process, yields of PMSO2 (η(PMSO2)) exhibit three-stage behavior that they first increase to a maximum (∼80% but lower than 100%) (Stage I) and then plateau for a period (Stage II) followed by a decrease phase (Stage III). Accordingly, the relative role of Fe(IV) in PMSO transformation is unceasingly improved in Stage I and subsequently reaches equilibrium with that of free radicals in Stage II, while it finally decreases in Stage III. Similar η(PMSO2) evolution trends are obtained in nZVI/PDS process, except that the η(PMSO2) increase in Stage I is negligible, possibly due to the exceptional fast nZVI dissolution. It was further clarified by tert-butyl alcohol scavenging assay that, in addition to Fe(IV), the free radical involved in Stages I and II is SO4·-, while ·OH was dominant in Stage III. Moreover, studies on O2 effect reveal that ZVI aerobic oxygenation participates in mZVI corrosion during the entire process, while it is only involved in nZVI corrosion when PDS content is reduced to a low concentration, indicating that the reactivities of PDS and O2 are similar in mZVI corrosion, but differ greatly in nZVI corrosion. Additionally, effects of reactant dose and pH on η(PMSO2) evolution are also explored. Dynamics of the relative role of different reactive oxidants should be taken into account in further applications of ZVI/PDS in situ chemical remediation technology considering their different chemistries.
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- Zhen Wang
- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou 511458, China
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- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou 511458, China
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- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou 511458, China
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- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou 511458, China
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- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou 511458, China.
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Zhu F, Ji Q, Lei Y, Ma J, Xiao Q, Yang Y, Komarneni S. Efficient degradation of orange II by core shell CoFe 2O 4-CeO 2 nanocomposite with the synergistic effect from sodium persulfate. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 291:132765. [PMID: 34740701 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/31/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Novel core shell CoFe2O4-CeO2 (CoFe-Ce) nanocomposite was synthesized and investigated as an efficient photocatalyst to activate sodium persulfate (Na2S2O8, PS) for orange Ⅱ (OⅡ) degradation. The CoFe-Ce nanocomposite was successfully designed and synthesized by a facile hydrothermal reaction followed by calcination and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis DRS), and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). Compared with pure CoFe2O4 and CeO2, the photocatalytic efficiency of CoFe-Ce nanocomposite was significantly improved. Under the irradiation of visible light, the catalytic degradation efficiency of orange II could reach to 98.5% within 60 min. Additionally, the as-prepared material could be recycled for at least five times using magnetic separation ability of the nanocomposite, and during the cycling the dye degradation rate was almost unchanged. The active species produced during the degradation were studied by classical quenching experiments, and the different types of free radicals produced in the system were further confirmed by electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy. This novel nanocomposite is expected to have potential application for degradation of organic pollutants in wastewater by utilizing solar energy.
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- Fang Zhu
- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Changzhou University, Jiangsu, 213164, China
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- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Changzhou University, Jiangsu, 213164, China
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- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Changzhou University, Jiangsu, 213164, China
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- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Changzhou University, Jiangsu, 213164, China.
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- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Changzhou University, Jiangsu, 213164, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Ecosystem Science and Management and Materials Research Institute, 204 Materials Research Laboratory, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 16802, USA.
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Omri A, Benzina M. Sono-activation of persulfate by Fe-expanded perlite catalyst for oxidative degradation of Orange G: synergy study, influence of parameters and phytotoxicity tests. RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11164-022-04673-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Liu Y, Zhang Y, Zhou A, Li M. Insights into carbon isotope fractionation on trichloroethene degradation in base activated persulfate process: The role of multiple reactive oxygen species. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 800:149371. [PMID: 34426360 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Revised: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Understanding the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is essential to elucidate the mechanism of contaminants degradation in in-situ chemical oxidation (ISCO). In this study, compound specific isotope analysis (CSIA) and radicals quenching methods were integrated to investigate the roles of hydroxyl radical (HO), sulfate radical (SO4-), and superoxide radical (O2-) on trichloroethene (TCE) degradation during persulfate (PS) activated with base. The carbon isotope fractionation of TCE was found to be dependent of the base:PS ratios, yielding carbon enrichment factors (ε values) from -9.8 ± 0.5‰ to -16.7 ± 1.0‰ at base:PS molar ratios between 0.5:1 and 10:1, which was attributed to multi-pathways degradation of TCE by multiple ROS. The expected ε value (-31.6 ± 1.6‰) for TCE degradation via O2- attacking pathway, was more negative than those values via SO4- or HO pathways. The relative contributions of HO, SO4- and O2- for TCE degradation during base activated PS were estimated with observed ε values. HO and O2- were the predominant ROS for TCE degradation (with the relative contribution of 55-69% and 22-45%, respectively) in base activated PS. This work highlights the prospect of CSIA application for identifying degradation pathways of contaminants with ROS in environment.
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- Yunde Liu
- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China; State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Institute of Geological Survey, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China; State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China; Institute of Geological Survey, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China.
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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Milh H, Pessemier J, Cabooter D, Dewil R. Removal of sulfamethoxazole by ferrous iron activation of persulfate: Optimization of dosing strategy and degradation mechanism. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 799:149159. [PMID: 34364271 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In this paper, the degradation of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) was investigated using the ferrous iron (Fe2+) activation of persulfate (PS) (the Fe2+/PS process). The influence of the initial concentration of both PS and Fe2+ was investigated. It was found that increasing the PS concentration resulted in a higher SMX degradation efficiency. The influence of inhibiting reactions was found to increase with increasing Fe2+ concentration. In order to minimize these inhibiting reactions, different dosing strategies were applied. It was found that the SMX degradation efficiency could be enhanced significantly when changing from direct dosing (total amount of Fe2+ dosed at the start) to sequential dosing (dosing that same total amount but divided over specific time intervals) and even more when using continuous dosing (dosing the same total amount but continuously over 30 min reaction time). The contribution of different reactive species in this process was also investigated. It was found that hydroxyl radicals (•OH) were mainly responsible for the degradation of SMX during direct dosing, while using continuous dosing of Fe2+, the contribution of Fe(IV) and sulfate radicals (•SO4-) became more important (reduction of •OH contribution from 89 to 71%). Some degradation products formed during the SMX degradation process were identified and the difference in reaction mechanism between •OH on the one hand and Fe(IV) and •SO4- on the other hand was elucidated. At last, a comparison of different sulfate radical based advanced oxidation processes (SR-AOP) is performed by comparing the difference in SMX degradation efficiency, reactive species contribution and the formed degradation products. In most investigated processes, similar degradation products have been found, however, the large •OH contribution in the Fe2+/PS process resulted in distinct degradation products.
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- Hannah Milh
- KU Leuven, Department of Chemical Engineering, Process and Environmental Technology Lab, J. De Nayerlaan 5, B-2860 Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium
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- KU Leuven, Department of Chemical Engineering, Process and Environmental Technology Lab, J. De Nayerlaan 5, B-2860 Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium
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- KU Leuven, Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- KU Leuven, Department of Chemical Engineering, Process and Environmental Technology Lab, J. De Nayerlaan 5, B-2860 Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium.
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Wang W, Chen M, Wang D, Yan M, Liu Z. Different activation methods in sulfate radical-based oxidation for organic pollutants degradation: Catalytic mechanism and toxicity assessment of degradation intermediates. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 772:145522. [PMID: 33571779 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.145522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Revised: 01/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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With the continuous development of industrialization, a growing number of refractory organic pollutants are released into the environment. These contaminants could cause serious risks to the human health and wildlife, therefore their degradation and mineralization is very critical and urgent. Recently sulfate radical-based advanced oxidation technology has been widely applied to organic pollutants treatment due to its high efficiency and eco-friendly nature. This review comprehensively summarizes different methods for persulfate (PS) and peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation including ultraviolet light, ultrasonic, electrochemical, heat, radiation and alkali. The reactive oxygen species identification and mechanisms of PS/PMS activation by different approaches are discussed. In addition, this paper summarized the toxicity of degradation intermediates through bioassays and Ecological Structure Activity Relationships (ECOSAR) program prediction and the formation of toxic bromated disinfection byproducts (Br-DBPs) and carcinogenic bromate (BrO3-) in the presence of Br-. The detoxification and mineralization of target pollutants induced by different reactive oxygen species are also analyzed. Finally, perspectives of potential future research and applications on sulfate radical-based advanced oxidation technology in the treatment of organic pollutants are proposed.
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- Wenqi Wang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Reservoir Aquatic Environment, Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing 400714, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, China
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Wang T, Huang T, Jiang H, Ma R. Electrochemical degradation of atrazine by BDD anode: Evidence from compound-specific stable isotope analysis and DFT simulations. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 273:129754. [PMID: 33524760 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.129754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Revised: 01/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Direct charge transfer (DCT) and •OH attack played important roles in contaminant degradation by BDD electrochemical oxidation. Their separate contributions and potential bond-cleavage processes were required but lacking. Here, we carried out promising compound-specific isotope fractionation analysis (CSIA) to explore 13C and 2H isotope fractionation of atrazine (ATZ), followed by assessing the reaction pathway by BDD anode. The correlation of 2H and 13C fractionation allows to remarkably differentiate DCT process and •OH attack, with Λ values of 18.99 and 53.60, respectively. Radical quenching identified that •OH accounted for 79.0%-88.5% in the whole reaction. While CSIA methods provided biased results, which suggested that ATZ degradation exhibited two stages with •OH contributions of 24.6% and 84.3% respectively, confirming CSIA was more sensitive and provided more possibilities to estimate degradation processes. Combined with Fukui index and intermediate products identification, we deduced that dechlorination-hydroxylation mainly occurred in the first 30 min by DCT reaction. While lateral chain oxidation with C-N broken was the governing route once •OH was largely generated, with the production of DEA (m/z 188), DIA (m/z 174), DEIA (m/z 146) and DEIHA (m/z 128). Our results demonstrated that isotope fractionation can offer "isotopic footprints" for identifying the rate-limiting steps and bond breakage process, and opens new avenues for degradation pathways of contaminants.
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- Ting Wang
- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100871, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of All Material Fluxes in River Ecosystems, Beijing, 100871, China.
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100871, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100871, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100871, China
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He M, Wan Z, Tsang DCW, Sun Y, Khan E, Hou D, Graham NJD. Performance indicators for a holistic evaluation of catalyst-based degradation-A case study of selected pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs). JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 402:123460. [PMID: 32683158 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Revised: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Considerable efforts have been made to develop effective and sustainable catalysts, e.g., carbon-/biochar-based catalyst, for the decontamination of organic pollutants in water/wastewater. Most of the published studies evaluated the catalytic performance mainly upon degradation efficiency of parent compounds; however, comprehensive and field-relevant performance assessment is still in need. This review critically analysed the performance indicators for carbon-/biochar-based catalytic degradation from the perspectives of: (1) degradation of parent compounds, i.e., concentrations, kinetics, reactive oxidative species (ROS) analysis, and residual oxidant concentration; (2) formation of intermediates and by-products, i.e., intermediates analysis, evolution of inorganic ions, and total organic carbon (TOC); and (3) impact assessment of treated samples, i.e., toxicity evolution, disinfection effect, and biodegradability test. Five most frequently detected pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) (sulfamethoxazole, carbamazepine, ibuprofen, diclofenac, and acetaminophen) were selected as a case study to articulate the performance indicators for a holistic evaluation of carbon-/biochar-based catalytic degradation. This review also encourages the development of alternative performance indicators to facilitate the rational design of catalysts in future studies.
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- Mingjing He
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, 89154, USA
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom
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Qu G, Chu R, Wang H, Wang T, Zhang Z, Qiang H, Liang D, Hu S. Simultaneous removal of chromium(VI) and tetracycline hydrochloride from simulated wastewater by nanoscale zero-valent iron/copper-activated persulfate. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:40826-40836. [PMID: 32677009 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-10120-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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In this paper, metallic copper (Cu) was supported on nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) to form a nanoscale bimetallic composite (nZVI-Cu), which was used to activate persulfate (PS) to simultaneously remove the compound contaminants Cr(VI) and tetracycline hydrochloride (TCH) in simulated wastewater. nZVI, nZVI-Cu, and nZVI-Cu-activated PS (nZVI-Cu/PS) were characterized by SEM, TEM, XRD, and XPS. The effects of the bimetallic composite on Cr(VI) and TCH removal were compared in the nZVI, nZVI-activated PS (nZVI/PS), nZVI-Cu, and nZVI-Cu/PS systems. The results showed that nZVI and Cu can form a nanobimetallic system, which can create galvanic cells; thus, the galvanic corrosion of nZVI and the transfer of electrons are accelerated. For a single contaminant, the removal efficiency of Cr(VI) and TCH is the highest when nZVI is loaded with 3 wt% and 1 wt% Cu, respectively. The ratio of nZVI-Cu with 3 wt% Cu to PS is 7:1, and the removal efficiency of Cr(VI) and TCH compound contaminants is ~ 100% after 60 min under acidic conditions, which indicates that the Cr(VI) reduction and TCH oxidation were complete in the nZVI-Cu/PS system. The mechanisms of simultaneous removal of Cr(VI) and TCH in the nZVI-Cu/PS system are proposed. The removal of Cr is because of the adsorption-reduction effects of the nZVI-Cu bimetallic material. The degradation of TCH is mainly due to the action of oxidative free radicals generated by Fe2+-activated PS. The free radical capture experiments showed that SO- 4· plays a major role in the process of TCH degradation.
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- Guangzhou Qu
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shanxi, People's Republic of China.
- Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, 712100, Shanxi, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shanxi, People's Republic of China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shanxi, People's Republic of China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shanxi, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, 712100, Shanxi, People's Republic of China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shanxi, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, 712100, Shanxi, People's Republic of China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shanxi, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, 712100, Shanxi, People's Republic of China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shanxi, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, 712100, Shanxi, People's Republic of China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shanxi, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, 712100, Shanxi, People's Republic of China
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Li X, Jia Y, Zhou M, Su X, Sun J. High-efficiency degradation of organic pollutants with Fe, N co-doped biochar catalysts via persulfate activation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 397:122764. [PMID: 32388092 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.122764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 104] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2020] [Revised: 03/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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In this study, the Fe, N co-doped biochar (Fe-N-BC) was prepared by pyrolyzing wheat straw, urea and iron salts and used to activate persulfate (peroxydisulfate, PS) for organic contaminant degradation. Iron oxide doping not only introduced magnetism into the biochar for easy separation, but also influenced its catalytic ability for PS activation. In the Fe-N-BC/PS system, almost all acid orange (AO7) was removed within 90 min with an apparent rate constant (kobs) of 0.114 min-1, which was almost 37 times larger than that of pure N-BC (0.003 min-1). Factors influencing the removal of AO7 were investigated, including PS concentration, catalyst dosage, and initial pH. The Fe-N-BC/PS system had high removal efficiencies for various organic contaminants and showed high resistance to inorganic anions in aquatic environments. The radical quenching studies, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) measurements, and electrochemical analyses verified that the mechanism of AO7 degradation in the Fe-N-BC/PS system included both radical and non-radical pathways involving the generation of OH, SO4-, O2-, 1O2, and electron transfer. Additionally, persistent free radicals (PFRs) on the catalysts also related to their catalytic efficiencies. These results demonstrated that the Fe-N-BC/PS system had the potential for wastewater treatment applications.
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- Xiang Li
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China.
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- School of Environment, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Process and Environmental Criteria, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Technology for Complex Trans-Media Pollution, Tianjin Advanced Water Treatment Technology International Joint Research Center, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China.
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- School of Environment, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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- School of Environment, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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He H, Hu L, Zeng J, Huang Y, He C, Zhang Q, Zhang F, Shu D. Activation of persulfate by CuO-sludge-derived carbon dispersed on silicon carbide foams for odorous methyl mercaptan elimination: identification of reactive oxygen species. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:1224-1233. [PMID: 30155638 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-3038-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2018] [Accepted: 08/22/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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In this work, sludge-derived carbon (SC) was innovatively integrated with copper oxide (CuO) on macroporous silicon carbide foams to construct a distinctive catalyst (CuO/SC) with strong catalytic activity, which can effectively activate persulfate (PS) for the removal of methyl mercaptan (CH3SH). The structure and morphology of CuO/SC were investigated by means of XRD, SEM, and EDS. The effects of initial pH values, copper contents, PS dosages, and flow rates on CH3SH removal were also investigated. Under optimal condition, more than 90% of CH3SH was removed by CuO/SC-PS combined system within 10-min reaction due to the synergistic function of CuO and SC. More importantly, on the basis of reactive species trapping and ESR spectroscopy, it is revealed that the responsible reactive species for catalytic CH3SH composition were ·SO4-, ·OH, 1O2, and ·O2- in CuO/SC-PS system. Finally, the possible PS activation scheme of CuO/SC samples was proposed.
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- Huanjunwa He
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China.
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Guangzhou, 510275, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- Key Lab of Technology on Electrochemical Energy Storage and Power Generation in Guangdong Universities, School of Chemistry and Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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Wu S, Liang G, Guan X, Qian G, He Z. Precise control of iron activating persulfate by current generation in an electrochemical membrane reactor. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2019; 131:105024. [PMID: 31357090 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2019.105024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Revised: 07/14/2019] [Accepted: 07/15/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Activated persulfate (PS) oxidation is promising for contaminant removal but a lack of controllable activation can lead to a loss of reagents and thus low contamination degradation. Herein, we have proposed and investigated an innovative method to control PS activation by introducing ion exchange membrane into electrochemically activated PS. This electrochemical membrane reactor (EMR) could precisely control PS activation by adjusting electrical current for slow release of Fe2+, and also avoid direct contact between PS and a sacrificial anode electrode (iron electrode)/an alkaline cathode solution. It was found that the PS decomposition rate constant was linearly increased by increasing the applied current (R2 = 0.988). The rate of the released Fe2+ also exhibited a linear relationship with the applied current (R2 = 0.995). Compared to one-time dosage of Fe2+, the EMR-based slow-release process had higher contamination degradation and better PS utilization (molar ratio of the decomposed PS to the migrated Fe, 1.04 ± 0.01:1), thereby minimizing the waste of both reaction reagents and generated radicals. The EMR was also employed to degrade a representative dye contaminant in a controllable manner and achieved 95.7 ± 0.7% removal percentage with PS dosage of 3.0 g L-1 within 20 min. This study is among the earliest to explore effective approaches for precisely controlling PS activation and subsequent oxidation of contaminants.
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- Simiao Wu
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, PR China; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, PR China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA.
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Rodríguez-Chueca J, García-Cañibano C, Lepistö RJ, Encinas Á, Pellinen J, Marugán J. Intensification of UV-C tertiary treatment: Disinfection and removal of micropollutants by sulfate radical based Advanced Oxidation Processes. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2019; 372:94-102. [PMID: 29728280 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2018.04.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2017] [Revised: 04/17/2018] [Accepted: 04/18/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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This study explores the enhancement of UV-C tertiary treatment by sulfate radical based Advanced Oxidation Processes (SR-AOPs), including photolytic activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) and persulfate (PS) and their photocatalytic activation using Fe(II). Their efficiency was assessed both for the inactivation of microorganisms and the removal or micropollutants (MPs) in real wastewater treatment plant effluents. Under the studied experimental range (UV-C dose 5.7-57 J/L; UV-C contact time 3 to 28 s), the photolysis of PMS and PS (0.01 mM) increased up to 25% the bacterial removal regarding to UV-C system. The photolytic activation of PMS led to the total inactivation of bacteria (≈ 5.70 log) with the highest UV-C dose (57 J/L). However, these conditions were insufficient to remove the MPs, being required oxidant's dosages of 5 mM to remove above 90% of carbamazepine, diclofenac, atenolol and triclosan. The best efficiencies were achieved by the combination of PMS or PS with Fe(II), leading to the total removal of the MPs using a low UV-C dosage (19 J/L), UV-C contact time (9 s) and reagent's dosages (0.5 mM). Finally, high mineralization was reached (>50%) with photocatalytic activation of PMS and PS even with low reagent's dosages.
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- J Rodríguez-Chueca
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Technology, ESCET, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, C/ Tulipán s/n, 28933, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain; Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Madrid, (UPM), C/ José Gutiérrez Abascal 2, 28006, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Technology, ESCET, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, C/ Tulipán s/n, 28933, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Niemenkatu 73, FI-15140 Lahti, Finland
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- Department of Innovation & Technology, FCC Aqualia, S.A., C/ Montesinos 28, 06002, Badajoz, Spain
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Niemenkatu 73, FI-15140 Lahti, Finland
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Technology, ESCET, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, C/ Tulipán s/n, 28933, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain.
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Bo S, Zhao X, An Q, Luo J, Xiao Z, Zhai S. Interior engineering of seaweed-derived N-doped versatile carbonaceous beads with CoxOy for universal organic pollutant degradation. RSC Adv 2019; 9:5009-5024. [PMID: 35514633 PMCID: PMC9060693 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra00357f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2019] [Accepted: 01/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The rational optimization of catalytic composites with excellent catalytic activities and long-term cycling stabilities for environmental remediation is still maintained as highly desired but is an ongoing challenge. Here, seaweed-derived N-doped versatile carbonaceous beads with CoxOy (Co-NC-0.25-700 °C) are employed as a novel catalyst to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for methylene blue (MB) degradation. Profiting from the improved structure–activity relationship and the synergistic effects between the “egg-box” structure and the CoxOy loaded on the N-doped carbonaceous beads, Co-NC-0.25-700 °C exhibited relatively high performance and comparative long-term stability. The universal applicability of Co-NC-0.25-700 °C was investigated by degrading other types of organic pollutants in various systems. For this type of newly fabricated high-performance versatile composites, structure–property relationships were plausibly proposed. Notably, the degradation efficiency and the catalyst structure could be tailored by the amount of polyethyleneimine (PEI) introduced in the preparation process and by the pyrolysis temperature. More favorably, the coupling of the magnetic properties and bead-like shape endows the resultant composites with remarkable reusability and recyclability, as compared to powder state materials. Another interesting finding is that MB degradation over Co-NC-0.25-700 °C is minimally affected by common ions (Cl−, NO3−, SO42−, etc.), and holds a certain catalytic activity under the background conditions of two simulated real water conditions (running water and seawater). Of particular interest, a microreactor filled with Co-NC-0.25-700 °C was utilized as a verification model for practical applications of the reaction in continuous-flow. More far-reaching, the simulations of actual water conditions and the design of a continuous-flow reactor represent a giant step towards universal applications for organic pollution treatment. Interior engineering of seaweed-derived N-doped versatile carbonaceous beads with CoxOy formed by simple co-crosslinking and pyrolysis procedures are utilized for the degradation of various organic pollutants via peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation.![]()
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- Shufeng Bo
- Faculty of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering
- Dalian Polytechnic University
- Dalian 116034
- China
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- Faculty of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering
- Dalian Polytechnic University
- Dalian 116034
- China
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- Faculty of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering
- Dalian Polytechnic University
- Dalian 116034
- China
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- Faculty of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering
- Dalian Polytechnic University
- Dalian 116034
- China
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- Faculty of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering
- Dalian Polytechnic University
- Dalian 116034
- China
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- Faculty of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering
- Dalian Polytechnic University
- Dalian 116034
- China
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Norzaee S, Taghavi M, Djahed B, Kord Mostafapour F. Degradation of Penicillin G by heat activated persulfate in aqueous solution. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2018; 215:316-323. [PMID: 29574209 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.03.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2017] [Revised: 02/25/2018] [Accepted: 03/10/2018] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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We used Heat Activated of Persulfate (HAP) to decompose Penicillin G (PEN G) in aqueous solution. The effect of pH (3-11), temperature (313-353 K), and initial concentration of Sodium Persulfate (SPS) (0.05-0.5 mM) on the decomposition level of PEN G were investigated. The residue of PEN G was determined by spectrophotometry at the wavelength of 290 nm. Also, the Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) was measured in each experiment. The Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analysis was utilized for surveying the mineralization of PEN G. In addition, based on Arrhenius equation, the activation energy of PEN G decomposition was calculated. The results indicated that the maximum PEN G removal rate was obtained at pH 5 and by increasing the doses of SPS from 0.05 to 0.5 mM, the PEN G decomposition was enhanced. It was found that an increase in temperature is accompanied by an increase in removal efficiency of PEN G. The activation energy of the studied process was determined to be 94.8 kJ mol-1, suggesting that a moderate activation energy is required for PEN G decomposition. The TOC measurements indicate that the HAP can efficiently mineralize PEN G. Besides, the presence of the scavengers significantly suppressed the HAP process to remove the PEN G. Overall, the results of this study demonstrate that using HAP process can be a suitable method for decomposing of PEN G in aqueous solutions.
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- Samira Norzaee
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Iranshahr University of Medical Sciences, Iranshahr, Iran.
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran.
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Iranshahr University of Medical Sciences, Iranshahr, Iran.
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- Health Promotion Research Center, Faculty of Health, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.
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