Studies widely acknowledge the enhancement of permanganate (Mn(Ⅶ)) oxidation of organic contaminants by coexisting matrices in water. This study investigated the positive influence of Mn(Ⅱ), a common soluble metal ion, on the removal of trace organic pollutants by Mn(Ⅶ). Results showed that introducing 20 µmol/L Mn(Ⅱ) at pH 5.0 accelerated trace organic pollutant removal by promoting colloidal MnO2 formation. UV−vis spectrum, quenching, and probe experiments confirmed role of MnO2 in sulfamethoxazole (SMX) oxidation, with Mn(Ⅲ) playing a predominant role. Meanwhile, in situ-generated MnO2 facilitated Mn(Ⅶ)* formation, enhancing oxidation performance, as indicated by Raman spectroscopy and electrochemical analysis. Eleven transformation products (TPs) of SMX in the Mn(Ⅶ)/Mn(Ⅱ) process were detected by UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS. Subsequently, the reaction pathways of SMX were elucidated through Fukui index analysis and the identification of TPs. Additionally, toxicity simulations with Toxicity Estimation Software Tool (T.E.S.T.) software revealed significantly lower cytotoxicity of TPs of SMX compared to the parent compound. This study unveils an effective strategy to enhance Mn(Ⅶ)-mediated degradation of organic pollutants in water, elucidating Mn(Ⅱ)-induced Mn(Ⅶ) activation mechanisms.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |