Advanced oxidative degradation of monoethanolamine in water using ultraviolet light and hydrogen peroxide.

ABSTRACT: This study aims to develop a benign and commercially viable method for the degradation of monoethanolamine (MEA) in the aqueous phase via an ultraviolet/hydrogen peroxide (UV/H₂O₂) advanced oxidation process (AOP). The current investigation is novel in terms of detailed kinetic analysis and degradation mechanisms; the impact of pH and UV light intensity on MEA degradation was thoroughly examined. pH 9 was identified as the optimal condition, achieving a degradation efficiency of 76.28%, while the highest UV light intensity of 59.055 mJ cm^-2 resulted in an 85.13% degradation efficiency. A comprehensive kinetic study highlighted the reaction rates under varying conditions, providing valuable insights and dynamics of the degradation. The mechanistic pat

SUBMITTER: Khan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11539933 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature