Solar-activated persulfate removal of bisphenol S from water: Kinetics, mechanism, transformation products, toxicity and pilot-scale evaluation

Key Points

• Bisphenol S removal efficacy reached over 90% in pilot-scale tests, indicating the method's potential effectiveness.
• The study revealed multiple transformation products of bisphenol S, contributing to the understanding of its degradation.
• Kinetics analysis showcased a rapid removal rate, emphasizing the advantages of solar activation in the degradation process.
• This approach may enable improved water treatment solutions, addressing environmental concerns associated with bisphenol S contamination.