This
study
quantifies
the
contribution
of
H2O2-dependent
pathway
to
hydroxyl
radical
(•OH)
production
from
photolysis
dissolved
organic
matter
(DOM).
•OH
formation
rates
were
cross-validated
using
benzoate
and
terephthalate
as
probe
compounds
for
diverse
DOM
sources
(reference
isolates
whole
waters).
Catalase
addition
revealed
that
accounts
10-20%
total
in
isolate
materials,
but
no
significant
correlation
was
observed
between
ambient
iron
(Fe)
concentrations
formation.
lack
likely
due
lower
Fe
levels
isolated
thus
limiting
concentration
photochemically
produced
Fe(II)
available
reaction
with
H2O2.
Notably,
contributed
11
±
3%
Pony
Lake
fulvic
acid,
which
had
lowest
content,
implicating
additional
H2O2-driven
mechanisms
independent
Fe.
Experiments
model
acetophenone
p-benzoquinone
indicated
triplet
reactions
However,
rate
increased
6-fold
when
H2O2
reduced
by
ketyl
radicals
formed
excited
2,4,6-trimethylphenol.
advances
knowledge
photolysis,
providing
insight
into
role
aquatic
photochemical
processes.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
115(24), P. 13051 - 13092
Published: Dec. 2, 2015
The
hydroxyl
radical
(•OH)
is
one
of
the
most
powerful
oxidizing
agents,
able
to
react
unselectively
and
instantaneously
with
surrounding
chemicals,
including
organic
pollutants
inhibitors.
•OH
radicals
are
omnipresent
in
environment
(natural
waters,
atmosphere,
interstellar
space,
etc.),
biological
systems
where
has
an
important
role
immunity
metabolism.
We
provide
extensive
view
on
different
environmental
compartments
laboratory
systems,
aim
drawing
more
attention
this
emerging
issue.
Further
research
processes
related
chemistry
highly
demanded.
A
comprehensive
understanding
sources
sinks
their
implications
natural
waters
atmosphere
crucial
importance,
way
irradiated
chromophoric
dissolved
matter
surface
yields
through
H2O2-independent
pathway,
assessment
relative
importance
gas-phase
vs
aqueous-phase
reactions
many
atmospheric
components.
Moreover,
considering
fact
that
people
spend
so
much
time
dwellings
than
outside,
impact
reactivity
indoor
health
well-being
another
topic
great
concern.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
49(7), P. 4019 - 4035
Published: March 2, 2015
Because
of
their
large
and
widespread
application,
phthalates
or
phthalic
acid
esters
(PAEs)
are
ubiquitous
in
all
the
environmental
compartements.
They
have
been
widely
detected
throughout
worldwide
environment.
Indoor
air
where
people
spend
65–90%
time
is
also
highly
contaminated
by
various
PAEs
released
from
plastics,
consumer
products
as
well
ambient
suspended
particulate
matter.
most
common
chemicals
that
humans
contact
with
daily.
Based
on
exposure
mechanisms,
including
ingestion
food,
drinking
water,
dust/soil,
inhalation
dermal
daily
intake
may
reach
values
high
70
μg/kg/day.
involved
endocrine
disrupting
effects,
namely,
upon
reproductive
physiology
different
species
fish
mammals.
present
a
variety
additional
toxic
effects
for
many
other
terrestrial
aquatic
fauna
flora.
Therefore,
presence
environment
has
attracted
considerable
attention
due
to
potential
impacts
ecosystem
functioning
public
health.
This
paper
synthesis
extensive
literature
data
behavior,
transport,
fate
ecotoxicological
state
matrices:
air,
sediment,
sludge,
wastewater,
soil,
biota.
First,
origins
physicochemical
properties
control
transport
reviewed.
Second,
compilation
fate,
adverse
human
health
legislation,
restrictions,
based
presented.
Environmental Science Processes & Impacts,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
18(11), P. 1381 - 1399
Published: Jan. 1, 2016
Excited
triplet
states
of
chromophoric
dissolved
organic
matter
(3CDOM*)
play
a
major
role
among
the
reactive
intermediates
produced
upon
absorption
sunlight
by
surface
waters.
Environmental Science Nano,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
3(2), P. 346 - 350
Published: Jan. 1, 2016
In
this
work,
we
present
for
the
first
time
undeniable
evidence
of
nano-plastic
occurrence
due
to
solar
light
degradation
marine
micro-plastics
under
controlled
and
environmentally
representative
conditions.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
50(23), P. 12532 - 12547
Published: Oct. 13, 2016
The
photochemical
properties
of
dissolved
organic
matter
(DOM)
have
been
interest
to
scientists
and
engineers
since
the
1970s.
Upon
light
absorption,
chromophoric
DOM
(CDOM)
can
sensitize
formation
different
short-lived
reactive
intermediates
(RIs),
including
hydroxyl
radical
(•OH),
singlet
oxygen
(1O2)
superoxide
anion
(O2•-).
In
addition,
a
fraction
excited
states
in
CDOM
decays
into
triplet
(3CDOM*),
which
are
also
important
transients
environmental
systems.
These
RIs
significant
impact
on
processes
sunlit
waters,
degradation
contaminants
inactivation
pathogens.
Due
their
transient
nature
low
steady-state
concentrations,
use
common
analytical
techniques
for
direct
measurement
these
species
is
impractical.
Therefore,
specific
probe
compounds
(PCs)
used.
PCs
include
furfuryl
alcohol
1O2,
terephthalic
acid
•OH.
this
publication,
we
present
critical
review
assessment
photochemically
generated
RIs.
We
first
introduce
concept
PC,
kinetic
treatment
necessary
assumptions
needed
conduct
measurement.
Afterward,
short
overviews
most
studied
relevant
issues
regarding
finalize
by
offering
recommendations
photochemistry.
ACS Earth and Space Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
5(4), P. 722 - 748
Published: April 5, 2021
Emitted
by
numerous
primary
sources
and
formed
secondary
sources,
atmospheric
brown
carbon
(BrC)
aerosol
is
chemically
complex.
As
BrC
ages
in
the
atmosphere
via
a
variety
of
chemical
physical
processes,
its
composition
optical
properties
change
significantly,
altering
impacts
on
climate.
Research
past
decade
has
considerably
expanded
our
understanding
reactions
both
gas
condensed
phases.
We
review
these
recent
advances
aging
chemistry
with
focus
phase
leading
to
formation,
aqueous
in-cloud
particle
reactions.
Connections
are
made
between
single
component
proxies
more
complex
mixtures
as
well
laboratory
field
measurements
chemistry.
General
conclusions
that
can
darken
particles
over
short
time
scales
hours
close
source
considerable
photobleaching
oxidative
whitening
will
occur
when
day
or
removed
from
source.