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. 2024 Jun;23(6):1143-1153.
doi: 10.1007/s43630-024-00582-x. Epub 2024 May 15.

Epoxiconazole degradation in water samples: a comparative study of Fenton, photo-Fenton, solar photo-Fenton, and solar photolysis processes

Julieta L Sacchetto  1 , Leandro Fuentes Medina  1 , Karina I Toledo  2 , Silvana C Plem  3 , Yamile Jalit  2 , Eduardo A Gatica  4 , Sandra Miskoski  1   4 , José Natera  1   4 , Cristian M O Lépori  1   2 , Walter A Massad  5
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Epoxiconazole degradation in water samples: a comparative study of Fenton, photo-Fenton, solar photo-Fenton, and solar photolysis processes

Julieta L Sacchetto et al. Photochem Photobiol Sci. 2024 Jun.

Abstract

Epoxiconazole (EPO) is classified as a persistent organic pollutant due to its ability to persist in the environment for prolonged periods. Its degradation is pivotal in mitigating its environmental impact. This investigation focuses on assessing the degradation of EPO using various methodologies, namely Fenton, photo-Fenton, solar photo-Fenton, and solar photolysis, conducted in both Milli-Q water and groundwater. These experiments encompassed evaluations at both the standard pH typically used in photo-Fenton reactions and the natural pH levels inherent to the respective aqueous environments. Additionally, EPO degradation products were analyzed after a 60-min reaction. Notably, in systems utilizing groundwater, the inclusion of additional iron was unnecessary, as the naturally occurring iron content in the groundwater facilitated the intended processes. Specifically, in Milli-Q water, solar photo-Fenton demonstrated an EPO degradation efficiency of 97%. Furthermore, the substitution of Milli-Q water with groundwater in Fenton-like processes did not significantly affect the efficacy of EPO degradation. These findings underscore the potential of solar photo-Fenton as an economically viable and environmentally sustainable strategy for EPO degradation.

Keywords: Epoxiconazole; Groundwater; Pollutant degradation; Solar photo-Fenton; Solar photolysis.

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