Bromide (Br⁻)-containing surfactants-mediated peroxymonosulfate (PMS) oxidation shows great potential in removing aromatic pollutants in soil and groundwater because of its dual roles in activating PMS to produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) and facilitating aromatic pollutants solubilization. However, its application is limited by the formation of toxic byproducts and poor mineralization. This study introduced a simple and efficient strategy of utilizing Na2CO3 to augment Br⁻-containing surfactants activated PMS for the selective degradation of aromatic pollutants. > 95 % of chlorobenzene, a representative aromatic pollutant in soil and groundwater, was rapidly removed in the Br⁻/PMS/Na2CO3 system at an optimal PMS/Na2CO3 ratio of 1:1, which regulated the system pH to 6.74. The system showed strong resistance to inorganic ions (Cl⁻ and SO42⁻) and natural organic matter (humic acid) during the oxidation process. It is attributable to the transformation of dominant ROS from free bromine to singlet oxygen (1O2) after adding Na2CO3 to the system, which contributed 83.74 % to the degradation of chlorobenzene. The formation mechanisms of 1O2 were proposed by coupling quenching experiments, EPR spectroscopy, kinetic modeling of probe micropollutant abatement, and density functional theory calculations. The degradation pathways analysis demonstrated that brominated byproducts were remarkably reduced, and 64.26 % of chlorobenzene was completely degraded to CO2 and H2O within 30 min. The ECOSAR prediction confirmed a significant elimination of ecotoxicity through inhibiting the formation of toxic intermediates. This work provides important implications for the achievement of 1O2-dominated oxidation pathways in Br⁻/PMS system, and establishes an effective approach for a safe remediation of aromatic pollutants in soil and groundwater.
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