Hazardous organic wastes from industrial, military, and commercial activities represent one of the greatest challenges to human beings. Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) are alternatives to the degradation of those organic wastes. However, the knowledge about the exact mechanisms of AOPs is still incomplete. Here we report a phenomenon in the AOPs: induced effects, which is a common property ...

Advanced oxidation processes like ozonation (O3) and ultrasonic irradiation (US) can be employed for the removal of recalcitrant compounds from water matrices. Atrazine is a pesticide which has been banned in the EU countries, since it is toxic and potentially carcinogenic even in very small concentrations. After their use in agricultural areas, the pesticides tend to leave residuals on the soi...

The paper provides an overview of theoretical basis, efficiency, economics, laboratory and pilot plant testing, design and modelling of different advanced oxidation processes (combinations of ozone and hydrogen peroxide with UV radiation and catalysts).