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Recent progress in doped TiO2Photocatalysis and Hybrid Advanced Oxidation Processes for Organic Pollutant Removalfrom Wastewater

Darshana Tushar Bhatti1 * and Sachin Prakashbhai Parikh2

Corresponding author Email: darshana333@gmail.com

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/CWE.17.1.13

Hybrid advanced oxidation processes (HAPOs) for the removal of non-biodegradable organics from wastewater have been studied in recent literature. With the increase in industrial development, the quantity of wastewater generated from these industries also organic wastewater produced by industrial manufacturing has posed threats to the environment.AOP’s are one of the promising advanced technologies for mineralization of organics present in wastewater. Hybrid advanced oxidation process based on the ozonation, sonolysis, Photo-Fenton reagents and electrochemical method, has greater potential for complete mineralization of recalcitrantorganics. This review article includes recent progress in the research and application of TiO2 photocatalysis for the removal of nonbiodegradable organic pollutants present in water. It will provide a quick reference for various hybrid AOPs systems and their effectiveness. This review article provides quick insights into (1) hybrid AOP for treatment of various industrial effluents or model effluents, (2) work done on doped/co-doped photocatalyst as heterogeneous catalysts (3) study of parameters affecting the photocatalysis to enhance complete oxidation of organics present in wastewater. A mechanistic investigation of hybrid advanced oxidation processes with combinations of sonolysis and Fenton process coupled with UV, adsorption and addition of biochar has been discussed.


Advanced oxidation process (AOP); Doped TiO2 photocatalysis; Hybrid AOP systems; Recyclability; Wastewater treatment

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Received: 12-11-2021
Accepted: 22-02-2022
Reviewed by: Orcid Orcid Kosar Hama Aziz
Second Review by: Orcid Orcid Dr. Jayvardhan Balkhande
Final Approval by: Dr. Saravanan Pichiah

Introduction

Innovations and productions of new medicines increased number of pharmaceutical industries with accumulation of waste in rivers and on land. Environmental management part always found non-focused and lead to degradation of nature.  Researchers are working on these issues to resolve these problems.This situation enforced research towards zero effluent discharge, green technology and cleaner development mechanism. Semiconductor photocatalysis has been extensively studied by many researchers for the complete oxidation of refractory organics present in effluent1–3, water splitting for hydrogen production and solar cells 5. The application of TiO2 as a photocatalyst is limited by UV radiations and recombination of the hole and electron pairs 6-7. Rapid industrialization has vastly increased water and air pollution problems as the current generation are interested more in profit and less concerned about waste generation. This situation demands fruitful research be done on waste minimization to avoid such situations and to achieve sustainable development. Objective of this review is to search for efficient and cost-effective AOP for wastewater treatment.Solar light-driven effluent treatment methods have been focused and developed for research 8. Titanium dioxide is an N-type semiconductor having an oxygen deficit in its structure. TiO2 is a superior, nontoxic stable and economical photocatalyst that provides a non-selective and efficient oxidizing agent, Hydroxyl radical (OH*)  9-10.  TiO2 has shown certain limitations as a photocatalyst: 1) it has a large bandgap and works only under UV radiations; 2) its low quantum yield of OH* due to recombination of holes 11.

Metal doping in TiO21) improves its absorbance in the visible region, e.g. a Ag: 300-800 nm, Co: 400-650 nm and Fe: 300-800 nm, 12-14;  and allow it to work under solar radiation to make cost-effective treatment.; 2) provides the excellent trap of electrons prevents recombination of e- and holes results in superior photoactivity 15; 3) the Bandgap reduces from pure TiO2 (3.1 eV) to doped TiO2 (2.8 eV) 16-17. Silver and iron are extensively investigated as a dopant for TiO2and proved superior photocatalysts for mineralization of active pharmaceutical ingredients(API) 18–20. Co-doping of TiO2 using metal dopants is a promising technologyfor solar mineralization of refractory organics in wastewater. Doping of TiO2 with Fe and Ag metals enhances the photocatalytic activity due to large reactive sites for photocatalysis 21–26. Nanomaterials have magical physical and ocular characteristics due to their size and incarceration e? to initiate quantum properties. Nanopowder absorbs much more solar radiation compared to nanofilms. Size, morphology and optical properties can be controlled during solar photocatalysis and photovoltaics results in better absorption of solar irradiations27, 28.  Several studies on the photoactivity of Ag-doped TiO2 and Ag-Fe co-doped TiO2 (Ag-Fe CT) catalyst proved co-doped catalyst superior over undoped TiO25, 29, 30. Anisotropic structure of Ag dopant improved solar radiation absorbance 31. In this review, we have described recent progress in advanced oxidation processes with metal dopants, co-doped photocatalysts with their properties and bandgap. Synthesis of nano-doped TiO2, mechanism of degradation by photocatalysis, operating variables and their effects on degradation and different techniques to modify optical properties of TiO2 such as the use of metal and non-metal dopants, nanofilms, nanotubes and nanowires are discussed. The feasibility and the effectiveness of recycled photocatalyst have been studied. Hybrid AOPs is proved efficient compared to conventional AOP for complete mineralization of complex organics. Hybrid AOP using Fe doped TiO2 has shown dual characteristics of photocatalysis and Fenton reaction, which has improved decolorization of wastewater 32. Photocatalytic treatment work under normal ambient conditions 33. Efficient methylene blue degradation using combining AOP with Fenton reagents, results in production of more OH radicals 34. Diclofenac and ibuprofen were converted efficiently in to biodegradable intermediates using planar falling film reactor andCoated TiO2 on a Pilkington Active glass under UV radiations 35,36. This review will be useful to select efficient hybrid AOP for specific industrial wastewater treatment.

Advanced Oxidation Processes

AOPs are effluent treatment technology that produces a hydroxyl radical (OH) with highest oxidation potential and performs oxidation of organics to produce carbon dioxide and water as end products. These processes use ozone, photo Fenton reagents, hydrogen peroxide, or semiconductor photocatalysis to generate OH. TiO2 was focused on photocatalysis by many researchers. It is available in three forms anatase, brookite and rutile. Amongst all these, the tetragonal anatase structure performs efficient photocatalysis 37, 38.Various advanced oxidation processes consist of pollutant removal technologies in which hydrogen radicals serve as an active medium. The methods are separated according to the source of the formation of hydroxyl radicals as shown in Fig.  139.
 

Figure 1: Types of Advanced Oxidation Processes.

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Table 1 shows the oxidation potentials of various oxidizing agents. OH. Radical is nontoxic, nonselective and hasthe highest oxidation potential hence it is capable to mineralize a major category of organic materials from wastewater during photocatalysis.

Table 1: Oxidation potential of different oxidants[40].

Oxidizing Agent

Potential of oxidation (V)

OH•

2.8

O2-

2.4

O3

2.1

H2O2

1.8

HOCl

1.5

O2

1.2

 

Some benefits of research of AOPs are as follows:

Newer technology to produce strong and non-specific hydroxyl radical oxidizing agent;

To set up the highest standards for effluent treatment;

To develop an advanced mode of operation and competitiveness.

Table 2 summarizes different AOPs used for the degradation of various organics.

Table 2: Different Advanced Oxidation Processes for component degradation.

Sr. No.

AOPs

Component for degradation

Experimental conditions

Results

Ref.

1

TiO2-photocatalytic degradation

Tetracycline (TC)

Total Carbon 5–20 mg/L, TiO2- 0.5-2 g/L

30 min in dark,2 hr for photocatalytic degradation,

TiO2- 1 g/L, 12 W halogen lamp

Total Carbon 10 mg/L

Optimum TiO2 conc.1 g/L

Toxicity removal 84 % in 240 min

[19]

2

aerobic, anaerobic, aerobic/anaerobic reactor,

sonication, photocatalysis

reactor

Ciprofloxacin  (CIP)

Aerobic/anaerobic sequential reactor system –

Hydraulic retention time=10 days

Organic loading rate= 0.2 g COD/L,

Sonication at a power of 640 W and 35 kHz 45°C,pH  7, 45 min irradiation time, 210  W  UV lamp, 0.5 g/L TiO2 25°C

COD removal and CIP yields  were 95% and 83%,

95% and 81% after 45 min,

98% and 88%

[41]

3

TiO2-assisted ozonation in water

cyanotoxin cylindrospe-rmopsin(CYN)

pH 7,  O30.25-2 mg/L,  TiO2=500 mg/L,

CYN 5 mg/L

 

Pseudo first order, ozonation increased degradation from 75.7% to 98.9%.

[42]

4

hybrid ozonation-nano filtration- continuous process

 

ozone – 1.17-4.85 mg/lit,

NF module.- (AFC30 ) Polyamide film membrane with 75% CaCl2

retention,

Flow rate: 8 L/min, 30 bar,  25oC

COD inlet 1300 mg/L

COD outlet 50 mg/L (96.15 %)

ozone treatment increase permeate flux

and decreased fouling index due to less flocculation so pores are not clogged.

[43]

5

Ozonation, H2O2/UV and TiO2

Photocatalysis

Carbamazepine, propranolol, clofibric acid, diclofenac, ofloxacin, sulfamethoxazole, blue-green algae

Hydrogen peroxide (30% w/w),  pH 7.6, time: 20 min ,  ozone 13.875 mg/L, 0.3 gm/L TiO2,

UV 300 W,  48hr

Complete removal of toxicity (% survival of blue-green algae Synechococcusleopoliensis, rotifer), 80 % removal of each organic

[44]

7

Combined GAC adsorption and UV254/H2O2

 

pharmaceutical wastewater

 2.12 to 6.37 mg   H2O2/mgCOD, time 3hr, pH 3.4

20-60 min GAC, pH 3.4

Highest TOC removal 88%

[45]


Major merits of AOP includes the faster rate of mineralization, nonbiodegradable organics are completely oxidized into CO2 and H2O, treated effluent can be directly reused without further purification, avoid sludge generation and its handling problems, it can be easily clubbed with existing ETP with little modification, and economic operation and maintenance compared to incineration. Demerits of AOPs are higher capital costs, complex and unknown reaction chemistry may sometimes lead to more hazardous intermediates formation and photochemical reactor design and operationare difficult. Challenges of AOPs arePhotocatalyst deactivation and unknown routes for different reactions 46, development of proper doped catalysts to enhance the absorption of solar radiation, the selectivity of photocatalyst may sometimes pose a problem in treatment when a mixture of different organics is present, electron and hole recombine to result in lower net generation of OH radicals, scale-up and commercialization of process47 and UV radiations may sometimes degrade ozone, chlorine and hydrogen peroxide which are useful oxidizing agents in the process39.

Titanium Dioxide Photocatalysis

Semiconductor oxides have a greaternumber of surface atoms ona surface which enables photon absorption and performs various oxidation and reduction reactions for complete removal of a variety of organics from aqueous solutions. Titanium dioxide is widely preferred for photocatalysis due to its stability, reusability, nontoxicity, anti-corrosiveness and low cost. Different other oxides that can also be used for photocatalysis are zinc, tin, zirconium, cadmium and iron.Hydroxyl radicals react with organics to produce carbon dioxide and water 6,48. The main reactions involved in photocatalysis are shown below (equation (1) to equation (8)) 49 :

Photon absorption:

MO + h? → MO + eCB+ h+VB                                          (1)

Oxidation:

h+  +  OH- (Surface) →  OH •                                        (2)

H2O + h+ → OH •+H+                                                           (3)

H2O + h+ → H+ +½ H2O2                                                    (4)

H2O2→ 2 OH•                                                                          (5)
 

Reduction:

O2 +e→ O2−                                                                        (6)

H2O +O2 + H+ → H2O2 + O2                                          (7)

Electron and hole combination:

h+ + e→ energy                                                      (8)

where MO is a metal oxide, h? are photons, h+ are holes. When photons bombard on TiO2 surface it enables electron movement and reactions on an interface where large numbers of organic substances are absorbed from the effluent. Semiconductor TiO2 absorbs photons and transferelectron from the valance band (vb) to the conduction band (cb). On the valence band, holes are generated which reacts with H2Oor OH- to produce hydroxyl radicals. TiO2 is N-type semiconductor material. Hole performs oxidation reactions and electron performs reduction reactions as shown in equations (1) to (9) on the surface along with complete oxidation of organics to produce CO2 and H2O.
 

Figure 2: Mechanism of photocatalysis [50].

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When semiconductors such as TiO2 absorb light e- jumps from the vb to the cb. Nanoparticles have a large surface to volume ratio and also contain more atoms on their surface which substantially absorb photons. Nanoparticles can perform photocatalysis rapidly before e- and hole recombine17, 51 Parameters affecting photocatalysis are Organic load, catalyst concentration, reactor design (batch, continuous, immobilized/suspended catalyst etc.), adsorption and UV irradiation time (optimum), temperature, pH, light intensity and presence of ionic species 81.

Doping in Nano-Structured TiO2 for enhanced photocatalytic activity

Doping is one of the methods to improve optical properties, reduce bandgap and overcome e-/hole recombination as metals trap e- result in enhanced photocatalytic activity of semiconductor oxides. Doping will provide efficient and economical photocatalysis as it can replace UV photocatalysis with solar or visible irradiations.Loading of TiO2 surface with dopant will engineer the photocatalyst with improved trapping of charge carriers. Thus Doping increases organics degradation efficiency 52. Dopant will create oxygen defects and shifts light absorption from UV to the visible region by improving absorption bandwidth. The efficiency of photocatalysis may differ based on the position ofthe dopant on the TiO2 structure. Based on synthesis methods, the dopant can take a position on the surface or it can be included in lattice structure or as core and thus these positions may lead to different photocatalytic activity and degradation efficiency. Metals and non-metals both can work as dopants but major research concludes that metal dopants possess strong surface plasmon resonance (SPR), work efficiently under solar radiations during photocatalysis 53.

For efficient photocatalysis, the bandgap should be lower which promotes the transfer of e- and holes. This will also influence the redox potential of photogenerated electrons and the oxidation potential of holes 53.The handling of TiO2 powder form is difficult and the cost of UV radiation makes the treatment energy-intensive and uneconomical. These issues limit the commercialization of AOPs for industrial effluent treatment. These limitations can be overcome by surface modification of TiO2 with transition metal doping which reduces the bandgap and greater absorption of visible light is possible, also the dopant metals trape e- and prevent its recombination with holes, hence, the photocatalysis can be performed under solar radiation to make system economical for removal of refractory organics compared to incineration treatment. Various metal dopants are Chromium, manganese, cobalt, copper, iron Nickle, Zinc, cerium, Neodymium, Eurotium, Lanthanum, etc. and various non-mental dopants are Palladium chloride, carbon, nitrogen, and Flouride.

Recyclability of Photocatalyst

TiO2 doped with 33% Fe2O3core-shell photocatalyst has enhanced paracetamol removal by photocatalysis from water and the photocatalyst could be easily separated and reused for four recycle runs [28]. Ag decorated Fe3O4/TiO2 coated cenosphere prepared via Modified sol-gel and wet impregnation can be recycled for 8 cycles with a slight reduction in Methylene blue degradation efficiency 26. The novel engineered photocomposite core-shell structure Fe3O4@SiO2@TiO2 showed greater photoactivity compared to commercial  TiO2. The catalyst provided easy separability using a magnet and was recycled for 10 numbers of recycling runs without a decrease in efficiency [22]. When the Ag-Fe CT with Ti/Ag mole ratio 30 photocatalystswere reused for six numbers of runs, 63.25% COD was removed in 5 hr solar light irradiation, indicating more deactivation of the catalyst during photocatalysis; which represented that the Ag-Fe CT 30 could be recyclable effectively for 4 cycles. The reduction in %  COD removal was only less than 5% after three runs of recycling for Ag-Fe CT 30. Ag-Fe CT 30 catalyst has proved its stability even after 4 recycle runs and it can perform photocatalysis under solar radiation effectively for the photocatalysis of drug intermediates 16. Dye degradation efficiency by Fe3+ doped TiO2has been found to decrease by 9% at the end of six recycle runs55. Ag-Fe CT and Fe2O3/SiO2 co-doped TiO2 and Ag-Fe CT supported on graphene oxide has shown good stability for 5 recycle runs[58].Table 4summarizes the literature review done for the recyclability of photocatalysts. The photocatalysts can be recovered after treatment and efficiently used for several runs without loss in efficiency of treatment or component degradation. The result showed a decrease in photocatalytic activity with an increase in the number of recycling runs as the poisoning of the catalyst increases due to surface blockage, less adsorption and low rate of oxidation reaction 7.

Table 4: Feasibility and effectiveness of photocatalyst for recyclability.

Sr. No.

Catalyst

Synthesis method

Model pollutant and expt. Conditions

Recycla-bility runs

Result

Ref.

1

Fe3O4–TiO2

Solvothermal and micro-thermal method

Phenol, UV light, 100-300 min, 0.5 g/L

 

2

Degradation was 100%, 70%, 32% for  P25 and Fe3O4–TiO2 (3 ml titanium butoxide), Fe3O4–TiO2 (10 ml Titanium butoxide) respectively

[2]

2

Fe3O4@SiO2/β-NaYF4:Yb3+,Tm3+/TiO2

sol–

gel process and solvo-thermal

methylene blue, methyl orange, rhodamine B,  and phenol under, 1-10 ppm, 144 min, Laser light, 10 g/L

4

76.62%, 68.48%, 30.05% and 27.16%

[66]

3

Ag-doped TiO2, Ag:Ti molar ratio: 0.02-0.12

 

solgel

Acetamiprid- 20 mg/L-insecticide, UV light, 60 min,  0.4 g/L

6

Ag/Ti = 0.06 opti, as Ag increase rutile phase increase

[88]

4

Fe3+-doped TiO2-1-4 wt %

modified sol-gel

azo dye acid orange 7-50 mg/L, solar, UV and visible light, 18 min, 0.3 g/L

4

100 % UV, 100 % visible, 90 % solar in 2 hr, 3 wt % opt-98.9 %

[55]

5

N-TiO2/Fe3O4@SiO2 and Ag-Fe

coprecipitation

bisphenol A: 2 mg/L, visible light, 90 min

3

100 % and 88% using Ag-Fe and N-TiO2 /Fe3O4 @SiO2 respectively

[58]

6

Ag-doped TiO2-P25 supported on Clay beads,

Fe-Ag-TiO2 composite (1.5 wt %)

surface impregnation method

Drug: pentoxifylline

(PEN) 50 mg/L, 40 ml solution, solar, 1.5 g/L, 30 min

10

Ag-TiO2-P25: Opt.: 0.75 g/L cat conc., 75% and 68% degradation in TOC and COD resp.

90% degradation of PEN in 30 min

[30]

7

graphene oxide supported Ag-Fe TiO2 -1 wt% of Ag

chemical reduction and the hydrothermal

methylene blue 20 mg/L and 4-NP, visible, 150 min, 0.2 g/L

3

rGO supported Ag-Fe CT, rGO  supported Fe -TiO2, Fe -

TiO2 and undoped TiO2-95 and  89%, 82%, and

74.6%, respectively

[29]

8

Clay suppo. Fe doped  TiO2 (1-4 %: 2% opt)

surface impregnation

method

Pesticide-Carbendazim: 4-10 gm/L, UV and solar, 4 g/50 clay beads, 300 min

40

70 % degrade-UV. TiO2: 82 UV+63 sun light, Fe TiO2- 93 % sun light and 67 % UV

[89]

9

Fe3+ doped TiO2 film- with Fe3+ =0, 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10

spin coating

methylene blue, 5 mg/L, 25 mL, visible, 240 min

10

96.7 % at 7% opt. 83.5 % at 10th round end

[90]

10

Fe doped TiO2-3%

Sol gel

methylene blue: 10-5 mg/L visible, 150 min, 0.5 g/L

 

59, 97, 79 % for TiO2, 3% Fe and 7% Fe-TiO2

[7]

11

Cu2+, Ag+, Zn2+, Fe3+, and Al3+ ion and Pt metallic +effect of doping, Cr3+, Mn2+ and Co2+: -ve effect of doping

 

Sol gel, 0.5 mol % dopant metal

Para nitrophenol: 10-4 mol/L, 480 min, 1 g/L

3

50 % -TiO2, 55: Fe 0.5, Fe 2 : 35, Fe 5: 15, Ag 0.5: 58, Ag 2: 60, Pt 0.1: 79 %

[91]

12

Ag-doped TiO2 pillars-2.8 %

Wet impregnation and high temp thermal reduction

2,4-dichlorophenol -5 mg/L-30 ml, visible, 120 min 1.67 g/L

10

99 %

[92]

13

Au-Ag NPs-decorated TiO2-modified Fe3O4

Solvo thermal

Textile waste water- Rh6G dye 30 ppm, xenon lamp, 60 min 2.67 g/L

5

95 % removal. 8% efficiency decreased after 5 runs

[38]

*NA: data not available

Ammonical nitrogen removal using photocatalysis

NH4-N removal is higher in alkaline pH during photocatalysis. At lower pH, the surface of photocatalyst has a positive charge whereas ammoniacal nitrogen compounds can be adsorbed only on the surface which has a negative charge [93].NH4-N removal is more when pH is greater than 10. Researchers have reported that it is not possible to oxidize NH4-N OH by radicals [94].  When pH is above 9, NH4-N can be converted into NH95. Hence acidic or neutral condition does not favor NH3 –N removal simultaneously with organics. Table 5summariesresearch done for ammonical nitrogen removal by photocatalysis.

Table 5: Ammonical nitrogen removal during photocatalysis.

Sr. No.

Catalyst

Synthesis method

Model pollutant

light

OptpH

Catalyst dose

Time, hr

Result

Ref.

1

TiO2 film on glass beads: to 10 layers of TiO2 thin film.

Coating with sol-gel method

NH4Cl solution 300 ml, ammonia conc. 700 mg/L

UV light

7

film

2 hr

6 coating opt, 70 % removal efficiency

[96]

2

Cu/ZnO/rGO Nanocomposite

Sol-gel

Domestic wastewater NH4+-N: 10, 30, 50, 70, and 100

mg/L

Visible-Xenon lamp

10

0.2-2 g/L, opt 2

2 hr

Optimum : NH4+con.= 50 mg/L, catalyst conc.= 2 g/L, pH 10. 83%  removalefficiency

 

[56]

3

La/Fe/TiO2 composite

Sol-gel

NA

500 W mercury lamp.

10

1 g/L,

3 hr

64.6% removal efficiency

[97]

4

TiO2

Sol-gel

Secondary treated effluent: Ammonia conc. 26 – 214 mg/l

UV light

10.7

2.1 g/L

3.5 hr

50 % removal efficiency

[95]

5

Ag/ Fe co-doped TiO2

Sol-gel

Industrial effluent, COD: 88660 mg/L, NH3-N:3287 mg/L

Solar

5

1g/L

5 hr

64.69%% COD removal, 16.05% NH3-N removal

[16]

 

*NA: data not available

Hybrid Advanced Oxidation processes

COD removal using three methods, combining electrochemical process with AOP, Fenton reagent and flotation HAOP technology has been proved effective in the treatment of pharmaceutical wastewater for  COD removal [98]. An ultrasound when used in combination with photocatalysis, Fenton Reagent and the Photolysis process, proved efficient for non-biodegradable toxic organics removal. This combination of AOP will overcome problems of repelling photocatalyst and pollutants due to similar charges. A sonophotocatalysis has been found effective for the removal of variety of organics present in wastewater [99]. Hybrid AOPs with sonolysis, Fenton and photo– ferrioxalate system with sonolysis has been studied for degradation of two dyes: Acid Red B and Methylene Blue. Sonolysis alone has shown the lowest efficiency. Coupling of sonolysis with either Fenton or photo- ferrioxalate system has shown the greater ability of decolorization. Ternary coupling of all these three systems has shown a negative effect of dyes degradation due to the interaction of individual mechanisms 100.

Table 6: Hybrid Advanced Oxidation processes

Sr. No.

Hybrid AOP

Compound for degradation/treatment

Experimental condition

Result

Ref.

1

Advanced oxidation with O3 addition, adsorption by activated charcoal

 

 

Pharmaceutical effluent

pH 5-11,, time – AOP- 3 hr, adsorption with charcoal- 2.5 hr

H2O2 addition with AOP: COD removal: 75-88%. Further continuation of treatment with adsorption by activated charcoal- COD removal reached up to 93%

[101]

2

hydrodynamic cavitation with Fe3O4 nanophotocatalyst

P-nitrophenol (PNP)

8 atm -pressure, 3-pH, 20 mg/L-PNP, Fe3O4 to H2O2 ratio= 1:1, H2O2:0.6 mol/L,

PNP degradation 78%

[102]

3

hydrodynamic cavitation (HC) with ZnO/ZnFe2O4 and persulfate system+ Magnetic separation for recycle

Carbamazepine (CBZ)

9 atm-pressure, 4-pH, 15 mg/L-CRZ, 18 W UV, 500 mg/L-Na2S2O8, 500 mg/L-ZnO/ZnFe2O4

98 % CBZ degradation

[103]

4

electrocatalytic process

Industrial raw effluent (antibiotics)

Cathod: carbon, anode: Ti/PtIr plate

100% COD removal

[33]

5

UV/ZnOnps/O3

4-Nitro aniline (4-NA)

catalyst dose: 3?g/L, pH:5, 4-NA: 10 mg/L, time: 60 min

Degradation of 4-NA: 92%

[104]

6

MOFs@COFs hybrid materials with C3N4 : sulfate radical-based advanced oxidation processes

bisphenol A (BPA)

 

Visible light

BPA degradation 99%

[105]

7

UV-C or hydrogen peroxide

Boscalid, pyraclostrobin, fenbuconazole and glyphosate-Pesticides removal on apple

H2O2, UV-C

glyphosate -99% removal, boscalid, pyraclostrobin and fenbuconazole degradation 88 %, 100 % and 70 % respectively

[106]

8

 

CuO particle-WO3 nanofiber hybrids-(adsorbent/photocatalyst)

dyes

WO3 nanofibers and CuOnps, visible light

dyes removal-90%, 0.75 wt.% CuO adsorbed 38% higher and degraded 26% more  methylene blue than WO3 nanofibers

[107]

 

9

hybrid photocatalysis and Cr(III) dispersed membrane-geo polymer membrane separation

Dyes wastewater

50 min at 0.09 MPa

100% degradation

[108]

10

nano-sheet C3N4-WO3 composite (nsCW21 with the addition of H2O2

Natural organic matter (NOM)

5 hr, visible light photocatalysis

Without the addition of H2O2: 71% removal, With the addition of H2O2: 91% removal, catalyst was stable up to 5 recycle runs.

[109]

11

Hybrid biochar-TiO2

textile wastewater treatment

74.3?mg/g, biochar (30.4?mg/g) and pure TiO2 (1.50?mg/g)

biochar and TiO2 alone - 85 % and 43 % degradation efficiencies respectively, coupling both-99% photo degradation efficiency

[110]

 

Conclusion

This review described various advanced oxidation processes with their merits, demerits, benefits and challenges. Various dopants have been compared for their enhanced photoactivity. The mechanism TiO2 semiconductor doped with Ag and Fe has been discussed. The degradation of various chemical compounds using TiO2-based photocatalysts, including mechanisms and factors affecting the process have been summarized. Hybrid AOP with photocatalyst is proved aneffective method  for treatment of wastewater. Addition of different oxidizing agent and materials such as H2O2, Fenton reagents and biochar have increased organics removal efficiency from wastewater. Electro Fenton and electrolysis, cavitation was used effectively for wastewater treatment. Advanced oxidation with O3 addition, adsorption by activated charcoalfor pharmaceutical wastewater treatment was also effective. This paper concludes that proper selection of Hybrid AOPcan provide efficient mineralization of organics present in wastewater at low cost. Recyclability studies showed that photocatalyst can be separated after treatment and reused up to several runs efficiently without much decline in treatment efficiency.

Acknowledgement

The authors are grateful to VVP Engineering College, Rajkot for his support to carry out this critical review. 


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