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  • Advanced Oxidation Processes
  • Reactive Oxygen Species

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  • Singlet oxygen (¹O₂) is an excited state of molecular oxygen with high energy and electrophilic properties.
  • Its applications are expanding into environmental remediation, but understanding is limited by detection and mechanism ambiguities.
  • Inaccurate detection methods have led to overestimations of ¹O₂'s role in pollutant degradation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically discuss the properties and generation of singlet oxygen (¹O₂).
  • To review state-of-the-art detection methods and address controversies in ¹O₂ catalytic systems.
  • To explore future opportunities and challenges for ¹O₂ applications in environmental protection.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of singlet oxygen (¹O₂) properties and generation pathways.
  • Critical analysis of current ¹O₂ detection methodologies and associated controversies.
  • Discussion of ¹O₂ applications in pollutant degradation, disinfection, and sterilization.

Main Results:

  • Identified ambiguities in singlet oxygen (¹O₂) detection and generation pathways hinder accurate assessment of its environmental role.
  • Highlighted controversies in catalytic systems impact the reliable application of ¹O₂.
  • Outlined potential applications of ¹O₂ in water/air pollutant degradation, water disinfection, and sterilization.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive understanding of singlet oxygen (¹O₂) properties, detection, and generation is crucial for its effective environmental application.
  • Addressing current controversies and improving detection methods will enhance the reliability of ¹O₂-based advanced oxidation processes.
  • Singlet oxygen (¹O₂) holds significant promise for diverse environmental protection strategies, including pollutant degradation and sterilization.