Trace Cupric Species Triggered Decomposition of Peroxymonosulfate and Degradation of Organic Pollutants: Cu(III) Being the Primary and Selective Intermediate Oxidant

Environmental Science & Technology
Li-Hong WangTao Zhang

Abstract

Activation of persulfates to degrade refractory organic pollutants is currently a hot topic of advanced oxidation. Developing simple and effective activation approaches is crucial for the practical application of persulfates. We report in this research that trace cupric species (Cu(II) in several μM) can efficiently trigger peroxymonosulfate (PMS) oxidation of various organic pollutants under slightly alkaline conditions. The intermediate oxidant dominating this process was investigated with electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), chemical probing, and in situ Raman spectroscopy. Unlike conventional PMS activation, which generates sulfate radical, hydroxyl radical, or singlet oxygen as major oxidants, Cu(III) was confirmed to be the primary and selective intermediate oxidant during the Cu(II)/PMS oxidation. Hydroxyl radical is the secondary intermediate oxidant formed from the reaction of Cu(III) with OH-. Hybrid oxidation by the two oxidants imparts Cu(II)/PMS with high efficiency in the degradation of a series of pollutants. The results of this work suggest that, with no need of introducing complex catalysts, trace Cu(II) inherent in or artificially introduced to some water or wastewater can effectively trigger PMS oxidation o...Continue Reading

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