Sustainable Electrochemical Activation of Self-Generated Persulfate for the Degradation of Endocrine Disruptors: Kinetics, Performances, and Mechanisms.

ABSTRACT: This study presents an electrolysis system utilizing a novel self-circulation process of sulfate (SO₄^2-) and persulfate (S₂O₈^2-) ions based on a boron-doped diamond (BDD) anode and an activated carbon fiber (ACF) cathode, which is designed to enable electrochemical remediation of environmental contaminants with reduced use of chemical reagents and minimized residues. The production of S₂O₈^2- and hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) on the BDD anode and ACF cathode, respectively, is identified as the source of active radicals for the contaminant degradation. The initiator, sulfate, is identified by comparing the degradation efficiency in NaSO₄ and NaNO₃ electrolytes. Quenc

SUBMITTER: Tang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10893448 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature