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Application of photo degradation for remediation of cyclic nitramine and nitroaromatic explosives

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posted on 2023-05-18, 23:08 authored by Mahbub, P, Nesterenko, PN
The advantages of photo degradation for remediation of potentially hazardous and widely used explosives deposited in ground and surface water reserves received continuous attention from researchers over the past 20 years, particularly due to energy efficiency, rapidness and environmental safety associated with photo degradation processes. Hence, this review has introduced an up-to-date collation of knowledge regarding the radiation sources for effective photo degradation of cyclic nitramine and nitroaromatic explosives, irradiation time, photocatalysts as well as important physical-chemical parameters such as pH and substrate concentrations. Most importantly, this review has highlighted the fact that recent advances in continuous-flow photo chemistry, micro photo-reactor technology, energy efficient light sources at low wavelengths as well as advances in synthesizing photosensitive nanostructures have opened up new possibilities in regards to the application of advanced oxidation technology using photon energy for rapid, safe and energy efficient remediation of hazardous organic contaminants in the environment.

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Publication title

RSC Advances

Volume

6

Issue

81

Pagination

77603-77621

ISSN

2046-2069

Department/School

School of Natural Sciences

Publisher

Royal Society of Chemistry

Place of publication

United Kingdom

Rights statement

This journal is © The Royal Society of Chemistry 2016

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Rehabilitation or conservation of fresh, ground and surface water environments

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