MnO₂-Catalyzed electrocatalytic mineralization of triclosan in chlorinated wastewater.

ABSTRACT: The rising concentrations of xenobiotic aromatic compounds in the environment pose significant risks to human and ecosystem health. Developing a universal, environmentally benign, and scalable platform for mineralizing organic pollutants before their release into the environment is therefore crucial. Electrocatalysis can be highly advantageous for wastewater treatment because it is immediately responsive upon applying potential, requires no additional chemicals, and typically uses heterogeneous catalysts. However, achieving efficient electrochemical mineralization of wastewater pollutants at parts-per-million (ppm) levels remains a challenge. Here, we report the use of manganese dioxide (MnO₂), an Earth-abundant, chemically benign, and cost-effective electrocatalyst, to achieve

SUBMITTER: Batool A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12003013 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature