Application of several advanced oxidation processes for the destruction of terephthalic acid (TPA)

Photoassisted degradation of endocrine disruptors over CuOx–FeOOH with H2O2 at neutral pH

“…Advanced oxidation processes such as photocatalytic oxidation, catalytic ozonation, and Fenton oxidation have gained popularity for effective organic destruction from wastewater [3], among which the Fenton reaction has attracted great attention due to its formation of highly potent chemical species, OH, for non-selective oxidation [4,5]. However, the application of homogeneous Fenton reaction is limited by the narrow working pH range (<4), separation and recovery of the iron species [6].…”

New Directions: Need for better understanding of plastic waste burning as inferred from high abundance of terephthalic acid in South Asian aerosols

“…Thus, the disposal of MSW into landfills followed by firing may deteriorate the local air quality of South India and can lead to climate changes at regional to global scale by emitting significant amount of t-Ph and other organics, which can further be oxidized to result in more water-soluble organic acids. For example, t-Ph may degrade into maleic/fumaric acid followed by oxalic acid under photoFenton oxidation (Thiruvenkatachari et al, 2007). It is of interest to note that the growth rate of municipal waste generation is 61% from 1996 to 2002 (Jha et al, 2008).…”

Multivariate Analysis in Advanced Oxidation Process

“…These processes are characterized by the generation of free radicals in the organic matter degraded, and so are the polluting compounds mineralized or they are converted into a lower-chain or a less harmful process, in order to be subjected to a biological treatment subsequently (Thiruvenkatachari et al, 2007).…”