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Advanced oxidation processes for chlorpyrifos removal from aqueous solution: a systematic review
Samira Sheikhi1,2, Reza Dehghanzadeh2, Hassan Aslani3
1Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) effectively remove chlorpyrifos (CPF) from water. Fenton and photocatalytic methods are particularly promising for degrading this widely used agricultural insecticide.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Chemistry
- Water Treatment Technologies
Background:
- Chlorpyrifos (CPF) is a widely used organophosphate insecticide in agriculture.
- CPF poses risks including lung deficiency, neurotoxicity, and developmental disorders.
- Conventional treatment methods struggle with persistent organic pollutants like CPF.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and assess the effectiveness of various Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) for CPF removal from aqueous matrices.
- To identify the most efficient AOPs for chlorpyrifos degradation in water and wastewater.
Main Methods:
- Review of common AOPs including Fenton, Photo-Fenton, UV/H2O2, UV/TiO2, electrochemical, sonolysis, gamma irradiation, and sulfate-based AOPs.
- Investigation of CPF removal efficiency across different aqueous matrices.
Main Results:
- AOPs demonstrate significant effectiveness in removing chlorpyrifos from aqueous media.
- Fenton and photocatalytic processes emerged as the most prevalent and effective techniques for CPF degradation.
Conclusions:
- Advanced Oxidation Processes are a viable and effective solution for chlorpyrifos contamination in water.
- Fenton and photocatalytic AOPs show strong potential for widespread application in treating CPF-polluted water.
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