Unlocking inherent superoxide production from potassium peroxoborate for efficient PAHs degradation

Key Points

• Efficient degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons was achieved through superoxide production.
• The study shows a significant increase in degradation rate by 65% with potassium peroxoborate compared to controls.
• Analysis of reactive oxygen species produced indicates their crucial role in breaking down environmental pollutants.
• Findings may enable novel approaches for treating polluted environments, though further validation in real-world conditions is needed.