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**Chapter 6**

**Application of Different Advanced Oxidation**

Amilcar Machulek Jr., Silvio C. Oliveira,

Renato F. Dantas, Samuel L. Oliveira, Gleison A. Casagrande, Fauze J. Anaissi,

Marly E. Osugi, Valdir S. Ferreira, Frank H. Quina,

Volnir O. Silva, Rodrigo P. Cavalcante, Fabio Gozzi, Dayana D. Ramos, Ana P.P. da Rosa, Ana P.F. Santos,

Douclasse C. de Castro and Jéssica A. Nogueira

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**1. Introduction**

agricultural applications.

**Processes for the Degradation of Organic Pollutants**

Water is not only an economic, but also an increasingly important social commodity. Potable water is an essential resource for sustaining economic and social development in all sectors. A safe water supply and appropriate sanitation are the most essential components for a healthy and prosperous life. However, increases in human activities have led to exposure of the aqueous environment to chemical, microbial and biological pollutants as well as to micropollutants. Thus, liquid effluents containing toxic substances are generated by a variety of chemistry-related industrial processes, as well as by a number of common household or

New, economically viable, more effective methods for pollution control and prevention are required for environmental protection and effluent discharge into the environment must have

Research in photochemical and photocatalytic technology is very promising for the develop‐ ment of viable alternatives for the treatment of polluted waters and effluents from various sources, including both industrial and domestic. Currently available chemical and photo‐ chemical technology permits the conversion of organic pollutants with a wide range of

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minimal impact on human health, natural resources and the biosphere.
