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The aim is to evaluate advanced oxidation processes for effectively degrading PFAS in aquatic environments.

February 5, 2026CatalystsOpen Access

Photocatalysis and Electro-Oxidation for PFAS Degradation: Mechanisms, Performance, and Energy Efficiency

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This review assesses methods for PFAS degradation, showing promising energy-efficient technologies for environmental remediation.

The aim is to evaluate advanced oxidation processes for effectively degrading PFAS in aquatic environments.
Reviewed heterogeneous photocatalysis and electrochemical oxidation techniques.
Analyzed energy consumption for UV and solar-driven photocatalytic systems.
Compared various catalysts like In2O3, Ti4O7 membranes, and BDD anodes.
Explored hybrid systems combining photocatalysis and electro-oxidation.
Photocatalytic systems showed high PFAS degradation under UV light.
Electrochemical oxidation achieved near-complete mineralization with low energy demand.
Solar-driven systems had higher energy consumption compared to UV systems, despite environmental benefits.
Hybrid systems demonstrated promising potential for reducing energy requirements and enhancing efficiency.

Vietri et al. (2026) studied this question.

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