Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 132 - 132
Published: Dec. 27, 2024
The
concentration
of
endocrine
disruptor
compounds
(EDCs)
in
wastewater
is
increasing,
posing
significant
risks
to
living
organisms.
This
study
concerns
the
simultaneous
degradation
a
variety
EDCs
from
wastewater,
including
methylparaben
(MeP),
propylparaben
(PrP),
butylparaben
(BuP),
benzophenone
(BP),
bisphenol
A
(BPA),
and
estrone
(E),
presence
microalgae
Scenedesmus
sp.
or
Chlorella
vulgaris.
potential
for
abiotic
removal
these
their
underlying
mechanisms
were
also
studied.
significantly
enhanced
parabens,
achieving
complete
within
7
days,
primarily
through
mechanism
biodegradation.
BPA
was
improved
by
microalgae,
reaching
82%
90%
days
with
C.
vulgaris,
respectively.
BP
predominantly
abiotic,
accomplishing
95%
days.
E
mainly
approximately
40%
notable
contribution
biodegradation
later
stages,
accounting
27%
final
total
provides
insights
into
EDC
highlighting
vulgaris
remove
mixture
wastewater.
Catalysts,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 420 - 420
Published: June 30, 2024
This
review
article
provides
useful
information
on
TiO2
and
ZnO
photocatalysts
their
derivatives
in
removing
organic
contaminants
such
as
dyes,
hydrocarbons,
pesticides,
etc.
Also,
the
reaction
mechanisms
of
were
investigated.
In
addition,
impact
adding
metallic
(e.g.,
Ag,
Co,
Pt,
Pd,
Cu,
Au,
Ni)
non-metallic
C,
N,
O,
S)
cocatalysts
to
structure
photodegradation
efficiency
compounds
was
thoroughly
studied.
Moreover,
advantages
disadvantages
various
synthesis
procedures
nanocatalysts
discussed
compared.
Furthermore,
photocatalyst
dosage,
structure,
contaminant
concentration,
pH,
light
intensity
wavelength,
temperature,
time
According
previous
studies,
led
a
remarkable
enhancement
stability
reusability.
attached
demonstrated
photocatalytic
contaminants.
