biostudies-literatureMosquera-Olano CMinciencias3316https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11644440biostudies-literatureUnknown16(23)A carbon-based material was synthesized using potato peels (BPP) and banana pseudo-stems (BPS), both of which were modified with manganese to produce BPP-Mn and BPS-Mn, respectively. These materials were assessed for their ability to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) in the presence of MnCO₃ to degrade acetaminophen (ACE), an emerging water contaminant. The materials underwent characterization using spectroscopic, textural, and electrochemical techniques. Manganese served a dual function: enhancing adsorption properties and facilitating the breaking of peroxide bonds. Additionally, carbonate ions played a structural role in the materials, transforming into CO₂ at high temperatures and thereby increasing material porosity, which improved adsorption capabilities. This prPolymersEffects of Manganese Carbonate Addition on the Carbocatalytic Properties of Lignocellulosic Waste for Use in the Degradation of Acetaminophen.PMC11644440No. Cod: 101325. Grants: 935-2023 CONVOCATORIA PROGRAMA ORQUÍDEAS. MUJERES EN LA CIENCIA: AGENTES PARA LA PAZ.Avila-Torres YPQuimbaya CMosquera-Olano CVanessa-Lasso ACastrillon EDCRojas JRodriguez VCorrea SfalseEffects of Manganese Carbonate Addition on the Carbocatalytic Properties of Lignocellulosic Waste for Use in the Degradation of Acetaminophen.A carbon-based material was synthesized using potato peels (BPP) and banana pseudo-stems (BPS), both of which were modified with manganese to produce BPP-Mn and BPS-Mn, respectively. These materials were assessed for their ability to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) in the presence of MnCO₃ to degrade acetaminophen (ACE), an emerging water contaminant. The materials underwent characterization using spectroscopic, textural, and electrochemical techniques. Manganese served a dual function: enhancing adsorption properties and facilitating the breaking of peroxide bonds. Additionally, carbonate ions played a structural role in the materials, transforming into CO₂ at high temperatures and thereby increasing material porosity, which improved adsorption capabilities. This pr2024-01-01T00:00:00Z2024 Nov2025-04-04T02:16:57.945Z2025-04-04T02:16:57.945ZS-EPMC116444403968406410.3390/polym16233316