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Influence of operational variables on the photodegradation kinetics of Monuron in aqueous titanium dioxide dispersions

Giuseppe MarcìLeonardo PalmisanoVincenzo AugugliaroEdmondo PramauroL. Cavallero

subject

chemistry.chemical_compoundAqueous solutionChemistryInorganic chemistryKineticsTitanium dioxideQuantum yieldMineralization (soil science)PhotodegradationDispersion (chemistry)Catalysis

description

The degradation of Monuron [N′—(4-chlorophenyl)—N, N dimethyl urea] in aqueous TiO 2 dispersions irradiated in the near-UV region has been investigated using a Pyrex batch photoreactor. The influence on the degradation kinetics of pH, initial Monuron concentration and catalyst concentration has been studied. The mineralization of the pollutant was also investigated. Measurements of photon absorbed flows allowed to determine the quantum yield values; they were found to increase by increasing the initial pH of the dispersion.

https://doi.org/10.1016/s0167-2991(08)63467-9