Advanced Oxidation Processes for Organic Contaminant Destruction Based on the Fenton Reaction and Related Chemistry

2006/01/01 by Joseph J. Pignatello, Esther Oliveros, Allison A. MacKay · 6 citations
Chemistry · Engineering · Environmental Science · #Advanced oxidation process #Advanced oxidation water treatment #Catalysis #Chemistry #Electrochemical Analysis and Applications #Environmental chemistry #Environmental engineering #Environmental remediation with nanomaterials #Environmental science #Fenton reaction #Hydrogen peroxide #Hydroxyl radical #Kinetics #Organic chemistry #Radical #Water treatment

paper · doi:10.1080/10643380500326564

openalex publication_date 2006/01/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/06

Abstract

Fenton chemistry encompasses reactions of hydrogen peroxide in the presence of iron to generate highly reactive species such as the hydroxyl radical and possibly others. In this review, the complex mechanisms of Fenton and Fenton-like reactions and the important factors influencing these reactions, from both a fundamental and practical perspective, in applications to water and soil treatment, are discussed. The review covers modified versions including the photoassisted Fenton reaction, use of chelated iron, electro-Fenton reactions, and Fenton reactions using heterogeneous catalysts. Sections are devoted to nonclassical pathways, by-products, kinetics and process modeling, experimental design methodology, soil and aquifer treatment, use of Fenton in combination with other advanced oxidation processes or biodegradation, economic comparison with other advanced oxidation processes, and case studies.

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