Mechanisms and pathways of PFAS degradation by advanced oxidation and reduction processes: A critical review

MG Alalm, DC Boffito - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2022 - Elsevier
Numerous studies have demonstrated the degradation of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
by advanced oxidation or reduction processes. Howbeit, the current literature lacks a …

Photodegradation of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances in water: A review of fundamentals and applications

F Liu, X Guan, F Xiao - Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent, mobile, and toxic chemicals that
are hazardous to human health and the environment. Several countries, including the …

Photocatalysts for chemical-free PFOA degradation–What we know and where we go from here?

JMA Juve, JAD Reece, MS Wong, Z Wei… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is a toxic and recalcitrant perfluoroalkyl substance commonly
detected in the environment. Its low concentration challenges the development of effective …

[HTML][HTML] Microbial and thermal treatment techniques for degradation of PFAS in biosolids: A focus on degradation mechanisms and pathways

R Kumar, TK Dada, A Whelan, P Cannon… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent organic chemicals detected in
biosolids worldwide, which have become a significant concern for biosolids applications due …

Degradation of Perfluorooctanoic Acid on Aluminum Oxide Surfaces: New Mechanisms from Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics Simulations

S Biswas, BM Wong - Environmental science & technology, 2023 - ACS Publications
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is a part of a large group of anthropogenic, persistent, and
bioaccumulative contaminants known as per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that …

Electroreductive defluorination of unsaturated PFAS by a quaternary ammonium surfactant-modified cathode via direct cathodic reduction

Y Wang, Y Xiao, Y Wang, Q Lin, Y Zhu… - … science & technology, 2023 - ACS Publications
Remediation of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in groundwater remains a
technological challenge due to the trace concentrations of PFAS and the strength of their C …

Beyond conventional density functional theory: advanced quantum dynamical methods for understanding degradation of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances

S Biswas, BM Wong - ACS Es&t Engineering, 2023 - ACS Publications
Computational chemistry methods, such as density functional theory (DFT), have now
become more common in environmental research, particularly for simulating the …

Enhanced photochemical degradation and transformation of ciprofloxacin in a UV/calcium peroxide system: pH effects, defluorination kinetics, and different …

Z Fang, Z Lin, P Chen, M Feng, H Liu, Z Xiao… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) are highly efficient for the removal of antibiotics from
water. The activation of hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2) by ultraviolet (UV) has garnered …

Emerging contaminants: a One Health perspective

F Wang, L Xiang, KSY Leung, M Elsner, Y Zhang… - The Innovation, 2024 - cell.com
Environmental pollution is escalating due to rapid global development that often prioritizes
human needs over planetary health. Despite global efforts to mitigate legacy pollutants, the …

Computational Chemistry as Applied in Environmental Research: Opportunities and Challenges

C Sandoval-Pauker, S Yin, A Castillo… - ACS ES&T …, 2023 - ACS Publications
The constant development of computer systems and infrastructure has allowed
computational chemistry to become an important component of environmental chemistry …