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This review aims to integrate the formation pathways, detection techniques, and reaction mechanisms of chlorine radicals across aqueous and atmospheric environments.

June 14, 2026Environmental Technology & InnovationOpen Access

Chlorine Radicals in the Environment: A Critical Review of Reactivity, Formation, and Reaction Across Aqueous and Atmospheric Compartments

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FYFei YangTianjin Chengjian University WTWen TianTianjin Chengjian University YBYuxin BianTianjin Chengjian University

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Critical review explores chlorine radicals’ sources, detection, and reactivity in water and air, suggesting pathways for improved environmental management.

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This review aims to integrate the formation pathways, detection techniques, and reaction mechanisms of chlorine radicals across aqueous and atmospheric environments.
Systematic review of chlorine radicals' sources such as photolysis and photocatalytic activation.
Evaluation of identification techniques including electron spin resonance and quenching experiments.
Examination of factors affecting reactivity like pH, oxidant dosage, and co-existing species.
Identified major formation pathways for chlorine radicals from various processes, including photolysis and sea-salt contributions.
Clarified dominant reaction mechanisms with organic contaminants, emphasizing the role of molecular structure and environmental conditions.
Highlighted knowledge gaps in current methods for in situ detection of transient chlorine radical intermediates.

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Yang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2e456cb1cc60ccdea8a75e https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2026.105042

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June 14, 2026Environmental Technology & InnovationOpen Access

Chlorine Radicals in the Environment: A Critical Review of Reactivity, Formation, and Reaction Across Aqueous and Atmospheric Compartments

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FYFei YangTianjin Chengjian University WTWen TianTianjin Chengjian University YBYuxin BianTianjin Chengjian University

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Critical review explores chlorine radicals’ sources, detection, and reactivity in water and air, suggesting pathways for improved environmental management.

Key Points

This review aims to integrate the formation pathways, detection techniques, and reaction mechanisms of chlorine radicals across aqueous and atmospheric environments.
Systematic review of chlorine radicals' sources such as photolysis and photocatalytic activation.
Evaluation of identification techniques including electron spin resonance and quenching experiments.
Examination of factors affecting reactivity like pH, oxidant dosage, and co-existing species.
Identified major formation pathways for chlorine radicals from various processes, including photolysis and sea-salt contributions.
Clarified dominant reaction mechanisms with organic contaminants, emphasizing the role of molecular structure and environmental conditions.
Highlighted knowledge gaps in current methods for in situ detection of transient chlorine radical intermediates.

Cite This Study

Yang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2e456cb1cc60ccdea8a75e https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2026.105042

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