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  • Photochemistry
  • Aquatic Chemistry

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  • Photochemically produced reactive intermediates (PPRIs) are vital in sunlit aquatic environments.
  • Existing methods struggle to quantify carbonate radicals (CO₃•−) and long-lived oxidative organic radicals (LOORs).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a reliable method for simultaneous quantification of five key PPRIs in sunlit waters.
  • To address the lack of accurate measurement techniques for CO₃•− and LOORs.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a multiple-probe chemical method using two complementary probe sets.
  • Utilizing high-level and low-level probe concentrations to differentiate and quantify PPRIs.
  • Application of kinetic modeling to assess method accuracy and interferences.

Main Results:

  • Successful simultaneous determination of HO•, ¹O₂, ³CDOM*, CO₃•−, and LOORs in simulated and natural waters.
  • Demonstrated minimal interference from halogen radicals at typical freshwater bromide concentrations (<10 μM).
  • Validated the method's applicability to various freshwater and wastewater samples.

Conclusions:

  • The developed multiple-probe method offers a practical, sensitive, and accessible tool for comprehensive PPRI analysis.
  • This advancement enables a better understanding of photochemical processes in aquatic systems.
  • Facilitates accurate assessment of water quality and pollutant degradation pathways.