Progress and Perspectives on Pyrite-Derived Materials Applied in Advanced Oxidation Processes for the Elimination of Emerging Contaminants from Wastewater
Emerging contaminants (ECs) in wastewater threaten environmental and human health, while conventional methods often prove inadequate. This has driven increased concern among decision makers, justifying the need for innovative and effective treatment approaches. Pyrite-derived materials have attracte...
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| author | Jannat Javed Yuting Zhou Saad Ullah Tianjiu Gao Caiyun Yang Ying Han Hao Wu |
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| description | Emerging contaminants (ECs) in wastewater threaten environmental and human health, while conventional methods often prove inadequate. This has driven increased concern among decision makers, justifying the need for innovative and effective treatment approaches. Pyrite-derived materials have attracted great interest in advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) as catalysts because of their unique Fe-S structure, ability to undergo redox cycling, and environmental friendliness. This review explores recent advances in pyrite-derived materials for AOP applications, focusing on their synthesis, catalytic mechanisms, and pollutant degradation. It examines how pyrite activates oxidants such as hydrogen peroxide (H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>), peracetic acid (PAA), and peroxymonosulfate (PMS) can be used to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS). The role of multi-dimensional pyrite architectures (0D–3D) in enhancing charge transfer, catalytic activity, and recyclability is also discussed. Key challenges, including catalyst stability, industrial scalability, and Fe/S leaching, are addressed alongside potential solutions. Future directions include the integration of pyrite-based catalysts with hybrid materials, as well as green synthesis to improve practical applications. This review provides researchers and engineers with valuable insights into developing sustainable wastewater treatment technologies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0de1c101d6df43a9b50e22da7483689b2025-08-20T03:14:32ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492025-05-013010219410.3390/molecules30102194Progress and Perspectives on Pyrite-Derived Materials Applied in Advanced Oxidation Processes for the Elimination of Emerging Contaminants from WastewaterJannat Javed0Yuting Zhou1Saad Ullah2Tianjiu Gao3Caiyun Yang4Ying Han5Hao Wu6Hebei Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Deep-Remediation in Water and Resource Reuse, Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, ChinaHebei Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Deep-Remediation in Water and Resource Reuse, Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, ChinaSchool of International Education, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, ChinaHebei Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Deep-Remediation in Water and Resource Reuse, Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, ChinaHebei Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Deep-Remediation in Water and Resource Reuse, Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, ChinaHebei Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Deep-Remediation in Water and Resource Reuse, Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, ChinaHebei Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Deep-Remediation in Water and Resource Reuse, Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, ChinaEmerging contaminants (ECs) in wastewater threaten environmental and human health, while conventional methods often prove inadequate. This has driven increased concern among decision makers, justifying the need for innovative and effective treatment approaches. Pyrite-derived materials have attracted great interest in advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) as catalysts because of their unique Fe-S structure, ability to undergo redox cycling, and environmental friendliness. This review explores recent advances in pyrite-derived materials for AOP applications, focusing on their synthesis, catalytic mechanisms, and pollutant degradation. It examines how pyrite activates oxidants such as hydrogen peroxide (H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>), peracetic acid (PAA), and peroxymonosulfate (PMS) can be used to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS). The role of multi-dimensional pyrite architectures (0D–3D) in enhancing charge transfer, catalytic activity, and recyclability is also discussed. Key challenges, including catalyst stability, industrial scalability, and Fe/S leaching, are addressed alongside potential solutions. Future directions include the integration of pyrite-based catalysts with hybrid materials, as well as green synthesis to improve practical applications. This review provides researchers and engineers with valuable insights into developing sustainable wastewater treatment technologies.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/10/2194pyrite-derived materialsadvanced oxidation processes (AOPs)emerging contaminants (ECs)reactive oxygen species (ROS)wastewater treatment |
| spellingShingle | Jannat Javed Yuting Zhou Saad Ullah Tianjiu Gao Caiyun Yang Ying Han Hao Wu Progress and Perspectives on Pyrite-Derived Materials Applied in Advanced Oxidation Processes for the Elimination of Emerging Contaminants from Wastewater Molecules pyrite-derived materials advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) emerging contaminants (ECs) reactive oxygen species (ROS) wastewater treatment |
| title | Progress and Perspectives on Pyrite-Derived Materials Applied in Advanced Oxidation Processes for the Elimination of Emerging Contaminants from Wastewater |
| title_full | Progress and Perspectives on Pyrite-Derived Materials Applied in Advanced Oxidation Processes for the Elimination of Emerging Contaminants from Wastewater |
| title_fullStr | Progress and Perspectives on Pyrite-Derived Materials Applied in Advanced Oxidation Processes for the Elimination of Emerging Contaminants from Wastewater |
| title_full_unstemmed | Progress and Perspectives on Pyrite-Derived Materials Applied in Advanced Oxidation Processes for the Elimination of Emerging Contaminants from Wastewater |
| title_short | Progress and Perspectives on Pyrite-Derived Materials Applied in Advanced Oxidation Processes for the Elimination of Emerging Contaminants from Wastewater |
| title_sort | progress and perspectives on pyrite derived materials applied in advanced oxidation processes for the elimination of emerging contaminants from wastewater |
| topic | pyrite-derived materials advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) emerging contaminants (ECs) reactive oxygen species (ROS) wastewater treatment |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/10/2194 |
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