Ozonolysis of phenolic aldehydes from industrial-based lignin wastewaters
O ur latest open-access publication in Science of The Total Environment was published on August 18, 2025. The study investigates the ozonolysis of phenolic aldehydes from industrial lignin wastewaters. We identify hydroxylated and acidic products formed via OH radical pathways, and propose a mechanism for pollutant degradation that enhances water quality. This work contributes to advancing sustainable wastewater treatment technologies and understanding the chemistry behind pollutant transformation. Abstract: Phenolic aldehydes are widespread pollutants in water and soil, originating from lignin-based agro-industries. With increasing wastewater pollution, improved treatment systems are necessary to degrade phenolic aldehydes into less hazardous compounds. Over the past two decades, ozonolysis wastewater treatment has been implemented in the United States, Japan, and South Korea. However, the mechanistic understanding of phenolic aldehyde ozonolysis in water remains ...