Application of photocatalytic process mediated by titanium dioxide for degradation of Sertraline

This study evaluated the degradation potential of the drug Sertraline by means of photocatalysis processes, with the combination of ultraviolet (UV) energy and different semiconductors. Photocatalytic assays were performed in 10 mL of Sertraline solutions containing 10 mg L-1, added to the different...

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Main Authors: Caroline Piza Maldi, Alex Ailton Jose Moreira, Gian Paulo Giovanni Freschic
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Published: Universidade Federal de Campina Grande 2019-01-01
Series:Acta Brasiliensis
Online Access:http://revistas.ufcg.edu.br/ActaBra/index.php/actabra/article/view/117
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description This study evaluated the degradation potential of the drug Sertraline by means of photocatalysis processes, with the combination of ultraviolet (UV) energy and different semiconductors. Photocatalytic assays were performed in 10 mL of Sertraline solutions containing 10 mg L-1, added to the different semiconductors (10 mg). The samples were submitted to radiation (UV) in five degradation times (0, 5, 10, 30, 60 and 120 minutes). The determination of Sertraline concentration was by high performance liquid chromatography with UV detection. (HPLC-UV). Sertraline degradations of 51%, 74%, 75% and 83% were determined after application of photolysis, photocatalysis TiO2, TiO2-Mn and TiO2-B, respectively. Thus, the higher efficiency in the degradation process was determined for the boron-doped TiO2 semiconductor. Thus, the application of the photocatalysis process can be of great importance in the effluent treatment processes, and the insertion of doping agents can make semiconductors more active in photocatalysis processes.
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spelling doaj.art-737fbe5191754574b9c10057caf162ee2022-12-22T03:53:36ZporUniversidade Federal de Campina GrandeActa Brasiliensis2526-432X2526-43382019-01-0131172010.22571/2526-4338117117Application of photocatalytic process mediated by titanium dioxide for degradation of SertralineCaroline Piza Maldi0Alex Ailton Jose Moreira1Gian Paulo Giovanni Freschic2Laboratório de Fotólise, Fotocatálise e Especiação Química, Universidade Federal de Alfenas, Minas Gerais, BrasilPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Química, Universidade Federal de Alfenas, Minas Gerais, BrasilPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Química, Universidade Federal de Alfenas, Minas Gerais, BrasilThis study evaluated the degradation potential of the drug Sertraline by means of photocatalysis processes, with the combination of ultraviolet (UV) energy and different semiconductors. Photocatalytic assays were performed in 10 mL of Sertraline solutions containing 10 mg L-1, added to the different semiconductors (10 mg). The samples were submitted to radiation (UV) in five degradation times (0, 5, 10, 30, 60 and 120 minutes). The determination of Sertraline concentration was by high performance liquid chromatography with UV detection. (HPLC-UV). Sertraline degradations of 51%, 74%, 75% and 83% were determined after application of photolysis, photocatalysis TiO2, TiO2-Mn and TiO2-B, respectively. Thus, the higher efficiency in the degradation process was determined for the boron-doped TiO2 semiconductor. Thus, the application of the photocatalysis process can be of great importance in the effluent treatment processes, and the insertion of doping agents can make semiconductors more active in photocatalysis processes.http://revistas.ufcg.edu.br/ActaBra/index.php/actabra/article/view/117
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