Significance of analytical parameters for the understanding of natural organic matter in relation to photocatalytic oxidation.
Chemosphere
; 84(8): 1009-31, 2011 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
In this review, special interest was devoted to provide information on the surrogate parameters expressing both quality and quantity of organic matter for the understanding of the photocatalytic oxidation of humic substances. Detailed investigation was directed to the application of photocatalysis with reference to source, origin and modeling of organic matter. Evaluation of the literature findings emphasizes that organic matter taken from natural waters are site specific and should be characterized in detail to be comparable to other studies. Taking into account the photocatalytic degradation studies of natural organic matter, humic substances, humic acids and fulvic acids in slurry systems, a procedure could be deduced that depends on the selection of a standard model sample with a representative concentration, selection of a standard photocatalyst and dose (e.g., TiO2 Degussa P-25, 0.25 mg mL(-1)), application of standardized reaction conditions such as light intensity, pH, and temperature. Furthermore, standardized filtration step avoiding organic leaching and selection of the most suitable analytical parameter are the crucial points to be considered. The use of such a protocol could form a basis for the determination of "relative degradation efficiency" of any sample containing natural organic matter, humic substances, humic acids and fulvic acids regardless of dependency on source and origin.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Sustancias Húmicas
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Chemosphere
Año:
2011
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Article
País de afiliación:
Turquía