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A general review on the application of adsorption and oxidation combined processes on methyl tert-butyl ether removal

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The extensive use of methyl tert-butyl ether as a gasoline additive has produced environmental pollution globally due to its high solubility and recalcitrance. Due to the persistent pollution and potential toxicity, the development of technology for methyl tert-butyl ether removal has become a priority. Single technologies have limitations that can be addressed through the combination of various processes. Here, we provide a comprehensive overview of the mechanism and application of adsorption and oxidation combined process to remove methyl tert-butyl ether. The materials commonly used in combined process, such as zeolite and activated carbon, are compared. The physical and chemical properties and functions of different materials are explored. Moreover, the pretreatment mechanism and the effects of acid reagents are discussed. Furthermore, various conditions affecting the removal efficiency, such as temperature, pH, coexisting anions, are analyzed. Ultimately, the integration of adsorption and oxidation processes is promising for efficient degradation of methyl tert-butyl ether.

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This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant number 31300438) and Natural Science Basic Research Plan in Shaanxi Province of China (Grant number 2018JM3039).

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All authors contributed to the conception and design of the study. The first draft was drafted by Tingyu Hua and critically revised by Shanshan Li. The literature search and data analysis were performed by Tingyu Hua, Jiangtao Feng, and Wei Yan. All authors commented on previous versions of the manuscript and approved the submitted manuscript (and any substantially modified version that involves the author's contribution to the study). All authors agreed both to be personally accountable for the author's own contributions and to ensure that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work, even ones in which the author was not personally involved, are appropriately investigated, and the resolution documented in the literature.

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Hua, T., Feng, J., Li, S. et al. A general review on the application of adsorption and oxidation combined processes on methyl tert-butyl ether removal. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. 20, 11673–11692 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-023-04888-8

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