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Factors and Mechanisms that Influence the Reactivity of Trivalent Copper: A Novel Oxidant for Selective Degradation of Antibiotics

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Copper(III) periodate is characterized, a representative trivalent copper compound, with phenol and several antibiotics as model contaminants, and shown to be a novel and highly efficient oxidant for selective removal of ubiquitous micropollutants from water bodies.
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This article is published in Water Research.The article was published on 2019-02-01. It has received 56 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Copper & Reactivity (chemistry).

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

TL;DR: It is reported 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.
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Natural polyphenols enhanced the Cu(II)/peroxymonosulfate (PMS) oxidation: The contribution of Cu(III) and HO•

TL;DR: It is found that the introduction of natural polyphenols in the Cu(II)/PMS process can significantly promote the degradation of tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA), one of the most widely used brominated flame retardants, in the pH range of 4.3-9.0.
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Copper catalysts for radical and nonradical persulfate based advanced oxidation processes: Certainties and uncertainties

TL;DR: In this article, a comprehensive and deep insight into the formation and reaction mechanisms of radical and non-radical species, points out current controversies over reaction mechanisms involved in the Cu-persulfate-based AOPs, and proposes a guideline for future research and engineering application of persulfate.
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Non-radical reactions in persulfate-based homogeneous degradation processes: A review

TL;DR: Recently, there has been a vigorous growth of reports on persulfate (PS)-based advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), inclining to development of newfangled catalysts and treatment of a wide range of organic pollutants.
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Copper catalysts for radical and nonradical persulfate based advanced oxidation processes: Certainties and uncertainties

TL;DR: In this paper , a comprehensive and deep insight into the formation and reaction mechanisms of radical and non-radical species, points out current controversies over reaction mechanisms involved in the Cu-persulfate-based AOPs, and proposes a guideline for future research and engineering application of persulfate.
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Critical Review of rate constants for reactions of hydrated electrons, hydrogen atoms and hydroxyl radicals (⋅OH/⋅O− in Aqueous Solution

TL;DR: In this article, the rate constants for over 3500 reaction are tabulated, including reaction with molecules, ions and other radicals derived from inorganic and organic solutes, and the corresponding radical anions, ⋅O− and eaq−, have been critically pulse radiolysis, flash photolysis and other methods.
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Advanced Oxidation Processes for Organic Contaminant Destruction Based on the Fenton Reaction and Related Chemistry

TL;DR: In this paper, the complex mechanisms of Fenton and Fenton-like reactions and the important factors influencing these reactions, from both a fundamental and practical perspective, in applications to water and soil treatment, are discussed.
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Rate Constants for Reactions of Inorganic Radicals in Aqueous Solution

TL;DR: In this article, rate constants have been compiled for reactions of various inorganic radicals produced by radiolysis or photolysis, as well as by other chemical means in aqueous solutions.
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The Challenge of Micropollutants in Aquatic Systems

TL;DR: There are three scientific challenges in addressing water-quality problems caused by micropollutants, and usage and disposal strategies should aim to minimize introduction of critical pollutants into the aquatic environment.
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