Influence of inorganic ions and selected emerging contaminants on the degradation of Methylparaben: A sonochemical approach
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The study on the possible pathway of hydroxyl radicals mediated sonolytic degradation of paraben in water is reported. Methylparaben (MPB) which is the most utilized of paraben family is selected as a model emerging pollutant. The influence of common anions and some selected emerging contaminants that may coexist in typical water matrix on the degradation pattern is analyzed alongside. Among the anions, carbonate presents a negative influence which is attributed to the competition for OH radical. Some emerging contaminants also showed negative impact on degradation as was clear from HPLC data. The intermediates, analyzed by LC-Q-TOF-MS include hydroxylated and hydrolytic products. Three major steps (aromatic hydroxylation, hydroxylation at the ester chain and hydrolysis) are proposed to involve in the reaction of OH radical with MPB which ultimately leads to mineralization. The intensity of formation and decay of mono and dihydroxy products of MPB in the presence of additives have also been evaluated. COD analysis indicates a percentage reduction of 98% at 90 min of sonolysis and further increase in the degradation time resulted complete mineralization, which became evident from the mass spectrometric data. MTT assay revealed considerable decrease in the potential cytotoxicity.
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The addition of carbonate ions reduced the sonochemical degradation of many pollutants; the degradation of methyl paraben reduced to 80% from 100% in 90 min with the addition of 100 ppm of carbonate ions.
“The addition of carbonate ions reduced the sonochemical degradation of many pollutants. The degradation of methyl paraben reduced to 80% from 100% in 90 min with the addition of 100 ppm of carbonate ions [123].”
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- Authors
- Sasi, S., Rayaroth, M. P., Devadasan, D., Aravind, U. K., & Aravindakumar, C. T.
- Affiliations
- Mahatma Gandhi University (IN)
- Corresponding author
- Aravind, Usha K.
- Aravindakumar, Charuvila T.
- Venue
- Journal of Hazardous Materials
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 2015-12
- Volume
- 300
- Pages
- 202-209
- ISSN
- 0304-3894 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W839441178
- Cited by
- 72
- References
- 56
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- FWCI
- 5.51
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Hazardous Materials (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- KSCSTE
- DST
- Topics
- Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Water Science and Technology › Advanced oxidation water treatment
- Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Materials Chemistry › Ultrasound and Cavitation Phenomena
- Physical Sciences › Energy › Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment › Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
- Keywords
- methylparaben, sonolysis, hydroxyl radicals, emerging contaminants, inorganic anions, carbonate interference, mineralization, degradation intermediates, aromatic hydroxylation, hydrolysis, COD removal, cytotoxicity, parabens, wastewater treatment
- MeSH terms
- Ultrasonic Waves, Parabens, Phthalic Acids, Triclosan, Water Pollutants, Chemical, Hydroxyl Radical, Benzoic Acid
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