Abstract:The study evaluated the degradation of the antraquinone textile dye reactive blue 19, a frequently used dye in the textile industry, by means of sulfate radicals. Sulfate radicals were generated by activation of peroxydisulfate with UV-C (254 nm) irradiation. UV irradiation alone did not affect the removal efficiency, while with the addition of an oxidant, the removal efficiency was significantly improved. The degradation rates of the textile dye increased at higher initial dosages of oxidant, while the opposi… Show more
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