Abstract
Photochemically produced reactive intermediates (PPRIs) are ubiquitously present in aquatic systems and hold significant importance in biogeochemical cycles. The photochemical reaction of dissolved organic matter (DOM), known as photosensitizers upon irradiation, is the main pathway for PPRIs generation. However, the PPRIs produced by algal-derived organic matter (ADOM) and their environmental effects remains elusive. This study confirmed that substantial PPRIs were generated by ADOM in the algal-derived areas. UV absorption spectra, fluorescence spectra and Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry (FT-ICR MS) were then indicated a significant correlation between the molecular weight of DOM and the quantum yield of PPRIs, with lower molecular weight of DOM exhibiting a higher potential for PPRIs generation. Orthogonal partial least squares (OPLS) were used to build novel multivariate predictive models for indicating the PPRIs production in algae-type zone. Also, the higher concentrations of PPRIs could significantly removal different kinds of organic pollutants, such as bisphenol A (BPA), sulfadiazine (SDZ) and 17α-ethinylestradiol (EE2). Quenching experiments further elucidated that 3DOM⁎ was the key specie for pollutants degradation, serving as the precursor to generate a series of PPRIs. This study highlighted the importance of PPRIs generated from ADOM in the natural attenuation of pollutants and provided a new insight for understanding the self-purification in aquatic system.
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