Degradation of atrazine by microwave-assisted electrodeless discharge mercury lamp in aqueous solution

Investigation of the effects of humic acid and H2O2 on the photocatalytic degradation of atrazine assisted by microwave

“…The reactor is modified from a domestic microwave oven (Midea, China), and consists of the microwave oven, Pyrex vessel, Microwave Electrodeless Lamp (MEDL), and glass tube connector and water-cooling condenser, which has been described thoroughly in our previous reports [17]. A hole was drilled in the upper oven wall of the microwave oven and an aluminum tube was fitted to the hole to prevent possible microwave leaking.…”

Activated carbon/iron oxide composites for the removal of atrazine from aqueous medium

“…Atrazine was introduced in the market by the 1950s, becoming the most worldwide used herbicide in agricultural and forestry applications ever since, with 70,000-90,000 tons applied annually [4]. It is classified as a potential human carcinogenic by USEPA [5]; the main source of human exposure is the consumption of contaminated groundwater.…”

Photolytic destruction of endocrine disruptor atrazine in aqueous solution under UV irradiation: Products and pathways

“…Due to its relatively high aqueous solubility and high mobility, atrazine can be transported to groundwater by infiltration or to surface waters by water runoff, thus enter aquatic environment easily [1], therefore, it is more frequently detected in groundwater and surface water than any other herbicides in many countries [2]. Atrazine was categorized as a "possible human carcinogen" in the 1980s.…”