Photocatalytic Degradation of Acetaminophen in Aqueous Environments: A Mini Review
Over the past few decades, acetaminophen (ACT), a typical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), has gained global usage, positioning itself as one of the most extensively consumed medications. However, the incomplete metabolism of ACT leads to a substantial discharge into the environment, cla...
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| description | Over the past few decades, acetaminophen (ACT), a typical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), has gained global usage, positioning itself as one of the most extensively consumed medications. However, the incomplete metabolism of ACT leads to a substantial discharge into the environment, classifying it as an environmental contaminant with detrimental effects on non-target organisms. Various wastewater treatment technologies have been developed for ACT removal to mitigate its potential environmental risk. Particularly, photocatalytic technology has garnered significant attention as it exhibits high efficiency in oxidizing and degrading a wide range of organic pollutants. This comprehensive review aims to systematically examine and discuss the application of photocatalytic technology for the removal of ACT from aqueous environments. Additionally, the study provides a detailed overview of the limitations associated with the photocatalytic degradation of ACT in practical applications, along with effective strategies to address these challenges. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-84153a1a9e1a452fa9c411632d89d07b2023-11-18T21:37:13ZengMDPI AGToxics2305-63042023-07-0111760410.3390/toxics11070604Photocatalytic Degradation of Acetaminophen in Aqueous Environments: A Mini ReviewZhuowen Wang0Haijun Chen1Chang Rong2Anfeng Li3Xiuyi Hua4Deming Dong5Dapeng Liang6Haiyang Liu7Key Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Environment, College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, ChinaKey Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Environment, College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, ChinaKey Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Environment, College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, ChinaKey Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Environment, College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, ChinaKey Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Environment, College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, ChinaKey Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Environment, College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, ChinaKey Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Environment, College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, ChinaKey Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Environment, College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, ChinaOver the past few decades, acetaminophen (ACT), a typical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), has gained global usage, positioning itself as one of the most extensively consumed medications. However, the incomplete metabolism of ACT leads to a substantial discharge into the environment, classifying it as an environmental contaminant with detrimental effects on non-target organisms. Various wastewater treatment technologies have been developed for ACT removal to mitigate its potential environmental risk. Particularly, photocatalytic technology has garnered significant attention as it exhibits high efficiency in oxidizing and degrading a wide range of organic pollutants. This comprehensive review aims to systematically examine and discuss the application of photocatalytic technology for the removal of ACT from aqueous environments. Additionally, the study provides a detailed overview of the limitations associated with the photocatalytic degradation of ACT in practical applications, along with effective strategies to address these challenges.https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/11/7/604photocatalytic degradationacetaminophenphotocatalystdopingheterojunction |
| spellingShingle | Zhuowen Wang Haijun Chen Chang Rong Anfeng Li Xiuyi Hua Deming Dong Dapeng Liang Haiyang Liu Photocatalytic Degradation of Acetaminophen in Aqueous Environments: A Mini Review Toxics photocatalytic degradation acetaminophen photocatalyst doping heterojunction |
| title | Photocatalytic Degradation of Acetaminophen in Aqueous Environments: A Mini Review |
| title_full | Photocatalytic Degradation of Acetaminophen in Aqueous Environments: A Mini Review |
| title_fullStr | Photocatalytic Degradation of Acetaminophen in Aqueous Environments: A Mini Review |
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| title_short | Photocatalytic Degradation of Acetaminophen in Aqueous Environments: A Mini Review |
| title_sort | photocatalytic degradation of acetaminophen in aqueous environments a mini review |
| topic | photocatalytic degradation acetaminophen photocatalyst doping heterojunction |
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