Efficient Removal of Sulfamethoxazole in Electro-Oxidation System with Boron-Doped Diamond Anode and Electrolyte NaCl - Degradation Mechanisms
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| Publication Date | 2025-02-25 |
| Journal | Molecules |
| Authors | Xinghui Du, Wenxi Xie, Xianhu Long, Dazhen Li, Weixiong Huang |
| Institutions | China University of Geosciences, Fudan University |
| Citations | 2 |
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In recent years, the pollutant sulfamethoxazole (SMX) that is widely used in medical therapy has been frequently detected in different water systems. Thereby, it is necessary to develop green and effective advanced oxidation strategies, especially the electro-oxidation process. In this study, an electro-oxidation system featuring a boron-doped diamond (BDD) anode and NaCl as the supporting electrolyte was implemented to effectively remove sulfamethoxazole (SMX) without the addition of external oxidants. The operational parameters were optimized using the response surface methodology with a pH 7.5, current density of 4.44 mA/cm2, and NaCl concentration of 20 mmol/L. The optimization significantly enhanced the degradation efficiency of SMX to obtain 100% removal in 5 min. Results of scavenging and chemical probe experiments indicated the presence of hydroxyl radicals (â˘OH) and chlorine radicals (Clâ˘), with the latter primarily forming between the reaction of Clâ and â˘OH. A competition experiment further revealed the relative oxidative contribution of Cl⢠of 38.6%, highlighting its significant role in the degradation process. Additionally, ion chromatography analysis confirmed the presence of Cl⢠without the formation of harmful by-products such as ClO4â, affirming the environmentally friendly nature of the system. The toxicity of the degradation by-products was also assessed. The application of current was investigated to explore the influence of coexistence ions as well as repeatability. Overall, this work highlighted the effectiveness of the electro-oxidation system for the degradation of organic pollutants in saline wastewater, demonstrating the significance of optimization of operational parameters for efficient and sustainable environmental remediation.
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