Chlorine-Based Advanced Oxidation Technologies for Micropollutants Degradation

This monograph provides a comprehensive reference on chlorine-based advanced oxidation processes. It examines the fundamental chemistry of chlorine and the mechanistic pathways governing the degradation of micropollutants in water and wastewater. It also covers the major activation techniques, including photolytic, catalytic, photocatalytic, electrochemical, ultrasonic, and hybrid processes, to elucidate how reactive species are generated and how pollutants are degraded. The book integrates fundamental chemistry, process engineering, and reactor configuration considerations, thereby bridging theoretical concepts with practical water-treatment applications. It further reviews recent experimental advances, highlights the potential of synergistic hybrid systems, and serves as both a scientific and practical guide for researchers, graduate students, and professionals in environmental chemistry, chemical engineering, and water treatment.