Activation of permanganate(VII) with percarbonate for enhanced oxidation of ciprofloxacin: Sustained generation of manganese intermediates

Key Points

• The study demonstrates enhanced oxidation of ciprofloxacin—up to 90% removal is observed within two hours using activated permanganate.
• Key evidence includes significant oxidation efficiency achieved through sustained generation of manganese intermediates in water samples.
• Assessment using advanced oxidation process for treating contaminated water adopts a novel approach with permanganate and percarbonate combination.
• Implications indicate this method may enable more effective removal of pharmaceuticals from wastewater, but scalability and real-world application need exploration.