Effective management of water quality is critical for Litopenaeus vannamei aquaculture, yet it remains a significant technological hurdle for traditional farmers facing benthic anaerobiosis and toxic metabolite accumulation. This study introduces a novel approach by synergistically integrating calcium peroxide (CaO2), titanium dioxide (TiO2), and peracetic acid (PAA) encapsulated within Fe–alginate granules. Unlike conventional methods that treat oxygen depletion and toxicity separately, this composite is designed to simultaneously facilitate in situ oxygenation and advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) directly at the sediment–water interface. The physicochemical properties and radical generation mechanisms of the synthesized composites were characterized using FTIR, XRD, SEM, and ESR. In laboratory simulations of pond conditions, the synergistic efficacy of these composites was evaluated against critical parameters, including dissolved oxygen (DO), ammonia, and sulfide. Experimental results revealed that the application of 5 mg/L CP-T-PAA product to the sediment with an AOP system exhibited superior performance, generating the highest intensity of hydroxyl (•OH) and superoxide (•O2−) radicals. This optimized treatment effectively maintained DO levels above ~2 mg/L at the sediment–water interface for 21 days (3 weeks) and achieved removal efficiencies of 94% for ammonia, 89% for sulfide, and 93% for turbidity. Multi-criteria decision analysis (TOPSIS) validated this formulation as the ideal solution. Consequently, this novel composite presents a sustainable, user-friendly strategy for enhancing environmental stability in traditional shrimp farming.
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