Photocatalytic Degradation of Polyethylene, Polypropylene, and Sulfathiazole Using a UV/TiO2/Oxidant System

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作者：

Singh, Vikash ^{[1
]}

Park, Seon Yeong ^{[2
]}

Choi, Jun Ho ^{[3
]}

Kim, Chang Gyun ^{[3
]}

机构：

[1] Inha Univ, BK21 Four Convergence Program Full Cycle Control M, 100 Inha Ro, Incheon 22212, South Korea

[2] Inha Univ, Inst Environm Res, 100 Inha Ro, Incheon 22212, South Korea

[3] Inha Univ, Program Environm & Polymer Engn, 100 Inha Ro, Incheon 22212, South Korea

来源：

WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION | 2025年 / 236卷 / 03期

基金：

新加坡国家研究基金会;

关键词：

Photocatalyst; Titanium dioxide; Sulfathiazole; Polyethylene; Polypropylene; Microplastic; TIO2; WATER;

D O I：

10.1007/s11270-025-07805-6

中图分类号：

X [环境科学、安全科学];

学科分类号：

08 ; 0830 ;

摘要：

Photocatalysis is widely acknowledged as an efficient technique for degrading a variety of pollutants, such as antibiotics, pesticides, herbicides, and microplastics. In this study, the micro-sized TiO2 photocatalyst with the oxidizing agents (H2O2, periodate, and oxone) was investigated for the degradation of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and sulfathiazole (STZ). Firstly, the photocatalytic activity of synthesized TiO2 was evaluated by the decomposition of STZ (similar to 94% within 30 min), and then the microplastic degradation experiments were conducted. The changes before and after the experiment were characterized using SEM, FTIR, and XPS. The weight loss for PE under the different combinations of experiments was UV (0%), UV/TiO2 (similar to 5.7%), UV/TiO2/H2O2 (similar to 17%), UV/TiO2/Periodate (similar to 16%), and UV/TiO2/Oxone (similar to 13.4%). The PP globules (similar to 4 mm) did not have a significant impact on weight loss due to their large particle size and high rigidity. Meanwhile, PE showed improved weight loss due to a smaller particle size of similar to 20-100 mu m. SEM images confirmed the degradation of the PE was significant while only a few surface modifications can be observed for PP. FTIR analysis revealed changes in carbonyl groups of PE and PP, including ketones (1720 cm(-1)), acids (1718 cm(-1)), esters (1735 cm(-1)), and vinyl groups (1650 cm(-1)). The synergy between the oxidants and the photocatalyst unquestionably enhanced the oxidation of the microplastics.

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