PFOA Decomposition via Silver-Activated Persulfate: Role of Ag(I), Ag(II), and the Reaction Mechanism

Abstract

AbstractThe presence of highly toxic and recalcitrant per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water, such as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), has raised great concern. A recent study reported the potential of a metal-activated oxidant system, ...