Novel hydroxyapatite-TiO2 composite material for photocatalytic degradation of diclofenac

I. S. Moreira*, S. Murgolo, C. Piccirillo, G. Mascolo, P. M. L. Castro

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Abstract

Diclofenac (DCF) is one of the most widely prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Since conventional wastewater treatment does not achieve its complete removal, it has been detected in environment. Advanced oxidation processes such as photocatalysis received increasing attention as effective technologies for environmental remediation. In this study, degradation of DCF was investigated by photocatalysis using a new synthetized photocatalyst based on hydroxyapatite obtained from cod fish bones and TiO2. Degradation of 95% of the target compound was achieved in 24h. Investigation of photo-transformation products was performed by means of UPLC-QTOF/MS/MS their chemical structure was proposed. The toxicity evaluation of final solution was performed using different assays. Overall, the toxicity of the water samples obtained from the photocatalytic experiment decreases, showing the potential applicability of this catalyst for the removal of DCF and detoxification of water matrices.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication13th International Chemical and Biological Engineering Conference (CHEMPOR 2018)
Subtitle of host publicationbook of extended abstracts
EditorsJoão Araújo Pereira Coutinho, Carlos Manuel Silva, Inês Portugal, Ana Barros-Timmons, Anabela Aguiar Valente, Dmitry Victorovitch Evtyugin, Mara Guadalupe Freire, Pedro Jorge Carvalho
Place of PublicationAveiro
PublisherUA Editora
Pages168-169
Number of pages2
ISBN (Print)9789727895663
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2018
Event13th International Chemical and Biological Engineering Conference - Universidade de Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
Duration: 2 Oct 20184 Oct 2018

Conference

Conference13th International Chemical and Biological Engineering Conference
Abbreviated titleCHEMPOR 2018
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityAveiro
Period2/10/184/10/18

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