Fawad Inam
School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering, University of East London, Docklands Campus, University Way, London, UK
Publications
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Research Article
Advanced Oxidation Processes For Lindane Degradation: A Leap Toward Water Purification Excellence
Author(s): Noor Zulfiqar*, Hafiz Muhammad Yameen, Muhammad Asad Ali and Fawad Inam
Lindane, a persistent organochlorine pesticide and potent environmental pollutant, poses significant risks to ecosystems and human health due to its toxicity, bioaccumulation, and resistance to degradation. Conventional water treatment methods often fail to achieve complete mineralization of such contaminants, necessitating the development of more effective remediation strategies. Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs), particularly those involving hydroxyl and other reactive radicals, have emerged as promising technologies for the complete breakdown of hazardous organic compounds like lindane. This study explores the degradation of lindane in aqueous media using various AOPs, including gamma radiation, UV/H2O2, and photolysis, under controlled laboratory conditions. Comprehensive kinetic modeling, intermediate identification, and analytical evaluations were performed using GC-ECD, HPLC,.. Read More»