Microbial pathogenic contaminations have world widely represented a serious health
hazard to humans. Viruses, as a member of microbial contaminants, seriously threaten …

Carbon nanomaterials (CNMs) are novel nanomaterials with excellent physicochemical
properties, which are widely used in biomedicine, energy and sensing. Besides, CNMs also …

Peroxymonosulfate (HSO5–and PMS) is an optional bulk oxidant in advanced oxidation
processes (AOPs) for treating wastewaters. Normally, PMS is activated by the input of …

Metal/carbon materials have exhibited great potential for engineering applications in
environmental remediation as efficient catalysts for persulfate-based advanced oxidation …

Fullerenes possess high chemical stability, large specific surface area, good electrical
conductivity and unique three-dimensional structure. In this paper, we provide a general …

Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy using sterically hindered amine is
extensively applied to detect singlet oxygen (1O2) possibly generated in advanced oxidation …

With the increased concentrations and kinds of refractory organic contaminants (ROCs) in
aquatic environments, many previous reviews systematically summarized the applications of …

Achieving efficient disinfection of waterborne pathogens with minimized harmful disinfection
byproducts demands a facile, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly technology …

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a well-established treatment option in the treatment of
certain cancerous and pre-cancerous lesions. Though best-known for its application in …

The challenge to achieve effective water disinfection of pathogens, especially viruses, with
minimized harmful disinfection byproducts calls for a cost-effective and environmentally …