Novel Advanced Oxidation Processes for Catalytic Degradation of Emerging Contaminants
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Catalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 135
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Interests: environmental chemistry; environment function material; photodegradation; photocatalysts; adsorption; wastewater treatment
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Interests: catalytic technology; environmental chemistry; green chemistry; photothermal catalysis; piezocatalysis; persulfate
Interests: emerging contaminants; environmental chemistry; advanced oxidation process; peroxyacetic acid; persulfate; periodate
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Emerging pollutants, such as pharmaceuticals, pesticides, perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), and microplastics, are characterized by their biological toxicity, environmental persistence, and bioaccumulation. These pollutants have diverse sources, pose hidden environmental risks, and are challenging to manage. Water bodies are the primary medium for the distribution of emerging contaminants in the environment. Most of these contaminants are aromatic or heterocyclic compounds with poor water solubility but high lipid solubility, rendering them metabolically stable and difficult to remove effectively through traditional wastewater treatment processes such as adsorption, coagulation, and biological treatment. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop more effective technologies to enhance end-of-pipe management capabilities for emerging contaminants. Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) have been proven to degrade a variety of emerging contaminants by generating reactive oxygen species (ROS) with high oxidation potential. This Special Issue aims to explore novel AOPs, including photocatalysis, photothermal catalysis, persulfate/peracetic acid/periodate-based processes, piezocatalysis, and electrochemical oxidation, among others, and evaluate their efficiency, adaptability, mechanism, and potential for practical application in various environmental conditions. The goal is to provide insights into sustainable and effective strategies for mitigating the environmental risks posed by emerging contaminants and ensuring water quality safety.
Prof. Dr. Huan He
Dr. Qiuyi Ji
Dr. Chengdu Qi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- advanced oxidation processes (AOPs)
- emerging contaminants
- water treatment
- piezocatalysis
- photocatalysis
- photothermal catalysis
- electrochemical oxidation
- oxidizing agent
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