ArticleScientific reports2014
Complete mineralization of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) by γ-irradiation in aqueous solution.
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- Complete defluorination of PFASs via photocatalytic reduction in water.Nature communications · 2026Article
- Optimization and Testing of an SPE-LC/q-TOF Analytical Method for the Detection of PFAS Degradation Products in Water Treatment Processes.Environmental science & technology · 2025Article
- A Deep Insight into Perfluorooctanoic Acid Photodegradation Using Metal Ion-Exchanged Zeolites.ACS ES&T engineering · 2024Article
- Mechanisms and Opportunities for Rational In Silico Design of Enzymes to Degrade Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).Journal of chemical information and modeling · 2023Review
- Investigation of an immobilization process for PFAS contaminated soils.Journal of environmental management · 2021Article
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- Insights into perfluorooctane sulfonate photodegradation in a catalyst-free aqueous solution.Scientific reports · 2015Article
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Abstract
Decomposition of perfluorooctanoic acid (C7F15COOH, PFOA) has been gaining increasing interests because it is a ubiquitous environmental contaminant and resistant to the most conventional treatment processes. In this work, the rapid and complete mineralization of PFOA and simultaneous defluorination were achieved by γ-ray irradiation with a (60)Co source. The degradation rate of PFOA by γ-ray irradiation would be high, and a pseudo-first-order kinetic rate constant of 0.67 h(-1) could be achieved in the N2 satured condition at pH 13.0. The experimental results and quantum chemical calculation confirmed that two radicals, i.e., hydroxyl radical (·OH) and aqueous electrons (eaq(-)), were responsible for the degradation of PFOA, while only either eaq(-) or ·OH might not be able to accomplish complete mineralization of PFOA. The synergistic effects of ·OH and eaq(-) involved in the cleavage of C-C and C-F bonds, and therefore complete mineralization of PFOA were achieved. The intermediate products were identified and the degradation pathway was also proposed. The results of this study may offer a useful, high-efficient approach for complete mineralizing fluorochemicals and other persistent pollutants.
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