Issue 3, 2022

Insights into the relationship of reactive oxygen species and anions in persulfate-based advanced oxidation processes for saline organic wastewater treatment

Abstract

Over the past two decades, persulfate-based advanced oxidation processes have attracted considerable attention because of their high efficiency and great versatility in the degradation of organic pollutants. Various radical and nonradical reactive oxygen species (ROS) with different features produced by persulfate activation have facilitated the efficient treatment of complex effluents, especially saline organic wastewater (SOW). To completely assess the advantages and shortcomings of persulfate-based advanced oxidation processes for the SOW treatment, in this review, we present the properties and verification methods of key ROS in persulfate activation and summarize the effect of anions (nitrates, halide ions, carbonates, etc.) in kinds of different catalytic systems. This review aims to provide insights into the relationship between ROS and anions to clarify the key steps in degradation processes, hence avoiding research pitfalls and empowering better investigation in SOW treatment. Finally, we propose perspectives on challenges related to accessing the selectivity of nonradical ROS to intermediates, designing targeted catalysts, coupled purification technologies, accessing the biological toxicity of intermediates and the effect of sulfates on the environment.

Graphical abstract: Insights into the relationship of reactive oxygen species and anions in persulfate-based advanced oxidation processes for saline organic wastewater treatment

Article information

Article type
Critical Review
Submitted
07 Okt 2021
Accepted
17 Jan 2022
First published
19 Jan 2022

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2022,8, 465-483

Insights into the relationship of reactive oxygen species and anions in persulfate-based advanced oxidation processes for saline organic wastewater treatment

R. Luo, C. Wang, Y. Yao, J. Qi and J. Li, Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2022, 8, 465 DOI: 10.1039/D1EW00731A

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