First published 10/1/2026, 7:52:15 AM · Last updated 10/1/2026, 7:52:30 AM

Microwave-intensified Cu-BTC@Alg/H2O2 oxidation enables seconds-scale treatment of organic contaminants: Transformation pathways and performance in natural waters

A journal article published by Elsevier describes a microwave‑enhanced Cu‑BTC@Alg with H2O2 process that enables seconds‑scale treatment of organic contaminants. The paper reports transformation pathways and evaluates performance in natural waters.

Categories: environment-and-climate, science-and-space, technology, public-health

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Why it matters

The article presents a reported method for treating organic contaminants in natural waters on a seconds timescale.

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Microwave-intensified Cu-BTC@Alg/H2O2 oxidation enables seconds-scale treatment of organic contaminants: Transformation pathways and performance in natural waters

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