Degradation of benzotriazole by DBD plasma and peroxymonosulfate: Mechanism, degradation pathway and potential toxicity

• Published in: Chemical engineering journal (Lausanne, Switzerland : 1996) Vol. 384; p. 123300
• Main Authors: Wu, Jiali, Xiong, Qing, Liang, Jialiang, He, Qiang, Yang, Dongxu, Deng, Ruoyu, Chen, Yi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 15.03.2020
• Subjects: Advanced oxidation processes; Benzotriazole degradation; Dielectric barrier discharge plasma; Peroxymonosulfate activation; Advanced oxidation processes; Benzotriazole degradation; Dielectric barrier discharge plasma; Peroxymonosulfate activation

[Display omitted] •A novel approach of air DBD plasma combined with PMS was investigated.•Under optimal operational settings >96% of BTA was removed in 20 min.•The addition of PMS significantly improved the energy yield of air-DBD.•Mechanisms and possible BTA degradation pathways in DBD-PMS syste...