“Degradation of organic compounds by electrochemical oxidation and formation of metal oxide nanocomposites”

Abstract

Volatile organic compounds are made up of various organic chemicals and can easily be vaporise in the form of harmful gases and release in the environment under normal conditions. Moreover, in the recent years, their gained concentration in groundwater is not good for human health. Henceforth the degradation of organic compounds has become a critical environmental concern due to their persistent and harmful effects on ecosystems. In the last few decades several efficient approaches have been verified in order to eliminate volatile organic compounds involving techniques as adsorption, Catalysis and photocatalysis. Electrochemical oxidation has emerged as a promising method for the effective degradation of these pollutants, leveraging the ability to oxidize and break down complex organic molecules. Recent advancements in nanotechnology have introduced the use of nanocomposites in electrochemical oxidation processes, significantly enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of pollutant degradation. This review paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of volatile organic compound degradation using electrochemical oxidation and various nanocomposites. Additionally, the paper discusses the challenges associated with these methods and proposes future research directions to address scalability, stability, and cost-effectiveness issues. The integration of advanced nanocomposites with electrochemical oxidation represents a promising avenue for sustainable environmental remediation.