Graphene-based materials supported advanced oxidation processes for water and wastewater treatment: a review

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2017 Dec;24(35):27047-27069. doi: 10.1007/s11356-017-0481-5. Epub 2017 Oct 28.

Abstract

Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) received much attention in the field of water and wastewater treatment due to its ability to mineralize persistent organic pollutants from water medium. The addition of graphene-based materials increased the efficiency of all AOPs significantly. The present review analyzes the performance of graphene-based materials that supported AOPs in detail. Recent developments in this field are highlighted. A special focus has been awarded for the performance enhancement mechanism of AOPs in the presence of graphene-based materials.

Keywords: Advanced oxidation processes; Graphene; Graphene oxide; Mineralization; Persistent organic pollutants.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Graphite / chemistry*
  • Hydrogen Peroxide / chemistry
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Oxides / chemistry
  • Surface Properties
  • Wastewater / chemistry*
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical / analysis*
  • Water Purification / methods*

Substances

  • Oxides
  • Waste Water
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical
  • Graphite
  • Hydrogen Peroxide