Degradation of paraquat herbicide using hybrid AOP process: statistical optimization, kinetic study, and estimation of electrical energy consumption

Environmental Sciences Europe

Table 5 Comparison of the several studies’ results on degradation and mineralization of PQ by AOPs

Optimum conditions						%DE	%Min	Refs.
Concentration of PQ (mg L⁻¹)	initial pH	Oxidant amount (mg L⁻¹)	Amount catalyst (g L⁻¹)	Radiation time (min)	Temperature (^°C)	%DE	%Min	Refs.
20	3	[H₂O₂] = 425	[C-Fe] = 1	720	25	90	100	[40]
10	6.7	–	[TiO₂ P25/ ß-SiC] = 3	70	20	43	27	[32]
10	6	–	[TiO₂/RH-SiO₂] = 2	120	25	90	–	[41]
10	5.8		[TiO₂] = 0.35	300	25	84		[33]
30	6	[PI] = 90	[TiO₂] = 125	40	25	90	55	This study
30	6.3	[PS] = 400	[TiO₂] = 150	40	25	77	32	This study