Disparities between experimental and environmental conditions: Research steps toward making electrochemical water treatment a reality
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Abstract Electrochemical water treatment is one of the key topics of environmental electrochemistry. Identifying electrocatalytic materials capable of electrogenerating high oxidant species in situ seems to have catalyzed researchers’ interest in these processes. While most studies have focused on ideal lab-made solutions, translation to higher technology readiness levels and commercialization requires reframing research questions in context of real water matrices. In this current opinion, we discuss disconnects that may occur when focusing on synthetic solution treatment rather than on real waters. Future research can fill the gaps identified herein, thus facilitating application of electrochemical water treatment technologies.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced oxidation water treatment · Water Treatment and Disinfection · Electrochemical Analysis and Applications
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