Photochemical generation of photoactive compounds with fulvic-like and humic-like fluorescence in aqueous solution

Bianco, A; Minella, M; De Laurentiis, E; Maurino, V; Minero, C; Vione, D

HERO ID

2881664

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2014

Language

English

PMID

24997962

HERO ID 2881664
In Press No
Year 2014
Title Photochemical generation of photoactive compounds with fulvic-like and humic-like fluorescence in aqueous solution
Authors Bianco, A; Minella, M; De Laurentiis, E; Maurino, V; Minero, C; Vione, D
Journal Chemosphere
Volume 111
Page Numbers 529-536
Abstract The irradiation of L-tryptophan, L-tyrosine and 4-phenoxyphenol in aqueous solution produced compounds with similar fluorescence properties as humic substances, and with absorption spectra that were significantly extended into the UVA and visible regions compared to the starting compounds. The irradiated systems had photosensitizing properties, as proven by the photodegradation of 2,4,6-trimethylphenol and furfuryl alcohol (probes of excited triplet states and (1)O2, respectively). The described photochemical processes could constitute an additional pathway for the formation of humic substances in clear and shallow water bodies, which would be added to the complex network of reactions involving dissolved organic matter.
Doi 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2014.04.035
Pmid 24997962
Wosid WOS:000339601600071
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Keyword Excitation-emission matrix; Photoinduced transformation; Triplet sensitizers; Singlet oxygen; Environmental photochemistry; Autochthonous and allochthonous organic matter