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Degradation of Triclosan by Recyclable MnFe2O4‑Activated PMS: Process Modification for Reduced Toxicity and Enhanced Performance
journal contribution
posted on 2020-02-25, 21:43 authored by Hiu-Lam So, Koon-Yee Lin, Wei Chu, Han GongThe degradation of triclosan (TCS)
by MnFe2O4/PMS was investigated. The system
was able to remove TCS in less
than 20 min. Recycled MnFe2O4 was found to be
more efficient than fresh MnFe2O4 for TCS degradation
as a result of the alteration of Mn sites by peroxymonosulfate (PMS),
leading to an extra degradation pathway where no oxidants are required.
A modified treatment process is originally proposed in this study
by preactivating the catalyst with PMS prior to the succeeding reactions,
as the toxicity test showed that PMS may have a lethal effect on aquatic
animals. The results showed that the preactivated catalyst provides
satisfactory results with the total removal of TCS in 20 min at neutral
pH, whereas the modified process minimizes the direct addition of
PMS to the bulk solution and therefore the potential toxicity to the
aquatic life forms.