An insight into radiolytic degradation of Procion dye MX-8G: A pulse radiolysis investigation

Key Points

• Radiolytic degradation of Procion dye MX-8G was observed during the pulse radiolysis experiments, enhancing understanding of its breakdown.
• Key evidence showed distinct dissociation products formed through the degradation over a series of reactions involving radiation exposure.
• The analysis utilized pulse radiolysis to uncover the reaction kinetics and pathways involved in dye degradation under radiation.
• This insight into dye degradation may enable improved methods for wastewater treatment, calling for further exploration in industrial applications.