Recent methods used in degradation of parabens in aqueous solutions: a review

E. M. Ngigi; P. N. Nomngongo; J. C. Ngila

doi:10.1007/s13762-021-03228-y

Recent methods used in degradation of parabens in aqueous solutions: a review

E. M. Ngigi, P. N. Nomngongo, J. C. Ngila

Chemical Sciences

University of Johannesburg

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Abstract

Parabens are widely used as preservatives in pharmaceutical and personal care products, but are regarded as endocrine disruptor compounds. The presence of parabens has potential effects on aquatic ecosystems and human health. This has led to the development of various methods for the removal of these recalcitrant compounds. This study presents an overview of the literature on methodologies for the degradation of parabens. The review is limited to details of using ultraviolet, sensitisers, ozonation, photoelectrocatalysis, sonochemistry, semiconductors and biodegradation for the degradation of parabens. Different catalysts in the degradation of these pollutants and their properties, as well as degradation mechanisms, are also discussed. Finally, recommendations and future perspectives on this field are proposed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	2139-2154
Number of pages	16
Journal	International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Volume	19
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-021-03228-y
Publication status	Published - Mar 2022

Keywords

Aquatic ecosystems
Degradation
Endocrine disruptor compounds
Parabens
Preservatives

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Environmental Engineering
Environmental Chemistry
General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

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