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Catalytic Oxidation of Naphthalene and Polycyclic Arenes by Iron(III) TAML/H2O2 in Water Aiming at Their Efficient Removal from Aqua Natural Systems

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The electron transfer from naphthalene at an oxidized iron TAML species (TAML = tetraamido macrocyclic ligand) is a key step of its environmentally relevant deep degradation by hydrogen peroxide in water leading first to naphthoquinones which are further converted to smaller fragments. Other polycyclic arenes are also oxidized, often faster than naphthalene consistent with their lower ionization potentials than that of naphthalene.

Source: Chemistry - A European Journal

DOI: 10.1002/chem.202500450

Authors: Parameswar Pal, Chimezie Anyakora, Alexander D. Ryabov, Terrence J. Collins

Institutions: Carnegie Mellon University, Pan-Atlantic University

Language: English

Topic: Advanced oxidation water treatment

Subfield: Water Science and Technology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Clean water and sanitation

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,640