A review of the innovations in metal- and carbon-based catalysts explored for heterogeneous peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation, with focus on radical vs. non-radical degradation pathways of organic contaminants

• Published in: Chemical engineering journal (Lausanne, Switzerland : 1996) Vol. 411; p. 127957
• Main Authors: Kohantorabi, Mona, Moussavi, Gholamreza, Giannakis, Stefanos
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.05.2021
• Subjects: Electron transfer mechanism; Heterogeneous catalysts; Peroxymonosulfate activation; Radical and non-radical pathways; Singlet oxygen; Radical and non-radical pathways; Singlet oxygen; Heterogeneous catalysts; Peroxymonosulfate activation; Electron transfer mechanism

[Display omitted] •The heterogeneous PMS methods for the elimination of organic contaminants were reviewed.•PMS activation by distinct groups of metallic and carbonaceous catalysts were discussed.•Depending on the catalyst, both radical & non-radical pathways can contribute to contaminants elimi...