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Electrochemical degradation of the antibiotic ciprofloxacin in a flow reactor using distinct BDD anodes: Reaction kinetics, identification and toxicity of the degradation products

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Author(s):
Wachter, Naihara [1] ; Aquino, Jose Mario [1] ; Denadai, Marina [1] ; Barreiro, Juliana C. [2] ; Silva, Adilson Jose [3] ; Cass, Quezia B. [1] ; Bocchi, Nerilso [1] ; Rocha-Filho, Romeu C. [1]
Total Authors: 8
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Dept Quim, CP 676, BR-13560970 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Inst Quim Sao Carlos, Ave Joao Dagnone 1100, Ed Quim Ambiental, BR-13563120 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
[3] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Dept Engn Quim, CP 676, BR-13560970 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Chemosphere; v. 234, p. 461-470, NOV 2019.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

The performances of distinct BDD anodes (boron doping of 100, 500 and 2500 ppm, with sp(3)/sp(2) carbon ratios of 215, 325, and 284, respectively) in the electrochemical degradation of ciprofloxacin - CIP (0.5 L of 50 mg L-1 in 0.10 M Na2SO4, at 25 degrees C) were comparatively assessed using a recirculating flow system with a filter-press reactor. Performance was assessed by monitoring the CIP and total organic carbon (TOC) concentrations, oxidation intermediates, and antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli as a function of electrolysis time. CIP removal was strongly affected by the solution pH (kept fixed), flow conditions, and current density; similar trends were obtained independently of the BDD anode used, but the BDD100 anode yielded the best results. Enhanced mass transport was achieved at a low flow rate by promoting the solution turbulence within the reactor. The fastest complete CIP removal (within 20 min) was attained at j = 30 mA cm(-2), pH = 10.0, and q(v)= 2.5 L min(-1) + bypass turbulence promotion. TOC removal was practically accomplished only after 10 h of electrolysis, with quite similar performances by the distinct BDD anodes. Five initial oxidation intermediates were identified (263 <= m/z <= 348), whereas only two terminal oxidation intermediates were detected (oxamic and formic acids). The antimicrobial activity of the electrolyzed CIP solution was almost completely removed within 10 h of electrolysis. The characteristics of the BDD anodes only had a marked effect on the CIP removal rate (best performance by the least-doped anode), contrasting with other data in the literature. (C) 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 09/54040-8 - Acquisition of a high-resolution Orbitrap mass spectrometer for the discovery and structural analysis of biologically active compounds: applications in proteomics, biomarkers, synthesis, isolation, and characterization of natural products, studies of redox systems in food and enzymatic synthesis
Grantee:Emanuel Carrilho
Support Opportunities: Multi-user Equipment Program
FAPESP's process: 09/17138-0 - Methods for quantification of small molecules in biological fluids: the use of restricted access media columns for direct injection of samples
Grantee:Quezia Bezerra Cass
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 12/13002-9 - Electrochemical degradation of a pharmaceutical: comparison between anodes
Grantee:Naihara Wachter
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master