Reviewing Perovskite Oxide-Based Materials for the Effective Treatment of Antibiotic-Polluted Environments: Challenges, Trends, and New Insights
Afonso Henrique da Silva Júnior,
Carlos Rafael Silva de Oliveira,
Tarcisio Wolff Leal,
Leandro Pellenz,
Selene Maria de Arruda Guelli Ulson de Souza,
Antônio Augusto Ulson de Souza,
António Benjamim Mapossa,
Robert Kimutai Tewo,
Hilary Limo Rutto,
Luciano da Silva,
Adriano da Silva
Affiliations
Afonso Henrique da Silva Júnior
Laboratory of Mass Transfer and Numerical Simulation of Chemical Systems, Department of Chemical Engineering and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis 88040-900, SC, Brazil
Carlos Rafael Silva de Oliveira
Department of Textile Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Blumenau 89036-256, SC, Brazil
Tarcisio Wolff Leal
Laboratory of Automotive Fuel Analysis, Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba 81531-990, PR, Brazil
Leandro Pellenz
Federal Institute of Brasília, Brasília 71200-020, DF, Brazil
Selene Maria de Arruda Guelli Ulson de Souza
Laboratory of Mass Transfer and Numerical Simulation of Chemical Systems, Department of Chemical Engineering and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis 88040-900, SC, Brazil
Antônio Augusto Ulson de Souza
Laboratory of Mass Transfer and Numerical Simulation of Chemical Systems, Department of Chemical Engineering and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis 88040-900, SC, Brazil
António Benjamim Mapossa
Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
Robert Kimutai Tewo
Department of Chemical Engineering, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kiganjo/Mathari, B5, Dedan Kimathi, Nyeri Private Bag 10143, Kenya
Hilary Limo Rutto
Clean Technology and Applied Materials Research Group, Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Vaal University of Technology, Private Bag X021, Vanderbijlpark 1900, South Africa
Luciano da Silva
Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada (CIQA), Saltillo 25294, Coahuila, Mexico
Adriano da Silva
Laboratory of Mass Transfer and Numerical Simulation of Chemical Systems, Department of Chemical Engineering and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis 88040-900, SC, Brazil
Society confronts the pressing environmental challenges posed by the pervasive presence of toxic pollutants in aquatic ecosystems. The repercussions of contaminant release extend far and wide, endangering marine life and human well-being. While various techniques such as bioremediation, filtration, and adsorption have been employed for wastewater treatment, they grapple with cost effectiveness and overall efficiency issues. Advanced oxidative processes, including photocatalysis and Fenton, have emerged as viable solutions in response to the emerging contaminants. However, the efficacy of photocatalysis largely hinges on the choice of catalyst. Their distinctive attributes, such as chemical defects and exceptional stability, make perovskite oxides a promising catalyst. These materials can be synthesized through diverse methods, rendering them versatile and adaptable for widespread applications. Ongoing research endeavors are diligently focused on enhancing the performance of perovskite oxides, optimizing their integration into catalytic processes, and exploring innovative approaches for material immobilization. This comprehensive review seeks to elucidate the most pivotal advances in perovskite oxides and their composites within the wastewater treatment domain. Additionally, it sheds light on burgeoning research trends and multifaceted challenges confronting this field, which present insights into techniques for treating the antibiotic-contaminated environment, delving into innovative strategies, green technologies, challenges, and emerging trends.
