Ultrasonic enhancement of persulfate oxidation system governs emerging pollutants decontamination

Emerging contaminants (ECs) are widely present in aquatic environments, posing potential risks to both ecosystems and human health. The ultrasound-assisted persulfate oxidation process has attracted considerable attention in the degradation of ECs due to its ability to generate both sulfate radicals and cavitation effects, enhancing degradation effects. In this paper, the principle of ultrasonic synergistic Fenton-like oxidation system for degrading organic pollutants was reviewed, divided into homogeneous system, non-homogeneous system, and single-atom system to explore the synergistic effect of ultrasound-enhanced persulfate technology in three aspects, and the effects of environmental factors such as ultrasonic frequency and power, system pH, temperature, and initial oxidant concentration on the system's decontamination performance were discussed. Finally, future research on ultrasonically activated persulfate technology is summarized and prospected.