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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Water Treatment Technologies
  • Photocatalysis

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  • Advanced oxidation processes are crucial for eliminating water toxicity.
  • Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) photocatalysis shows promise for water purification.
  • Anatoxin-a (ANTX-a) is a potent cyanobacterial toxin requiring effective removal methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of UV-A/TiO₂ photocatalysis for degrading ANTX-a and cyanobacteria.
  • To identify ANTX-a decomposition products and assess their toxicity.
  • To evaluate the impact of cell homogenization on degradation rates.

Main Methods:

  • UV-A irradiation with TiO₂ was used to treat purified ANTX-a, live Dolichospermum flos-aquae cells, and cell extracts.
  • Degradation products were analyzed using mass spectrometry.
  • Toxicity of treated samples was assessed using the Thamnotoxkit F™ assay.

Main Results:

  • Complete degradation of purified ANTX-a (10 mg·L⁻¹) was achieved in 30 minutes.
  • Several decomposition products (m/z 156.11–216.1) were identified.
  • Treated ANTX-a samples were found to be non-toxic.
  • UV-A/TiO₂ efficiently decomposed cyanobacterial cells and released toxins within 30 minutes.
  • Homogenization of cyanobacteria accelerated ANTX-a degradation to 10 minutes.

Conclusions:

  • UV-A/TiO₂ photocatalysis is a highly effective method for removing ANTX-a and cyanobacteria from water.
  • The process successfully eliminates the toxicity associated with ANTX-a.
  • Optimizing sample preparation, such as homogenization, can significantly enhance degradation efficiency.