Progress and prospects in Fenton-like methods for tetracycline-containing wastewater treatment

BAN Fuchen; ZHAO Jianghao

doi:10.13205/j.hjgc.202608011

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BAN Fuchen, ZHAO Jianghao. Progress and prospects in Fenton-like methods for tetracycline-containing wastewater treatment[J]. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING , 2026, 44(8): 119-127. doi: 10.13205/j.hjgc.202608011

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BAN Fuchen, ZHAO Jianghao. Progress and prospects in Fenton-like methods for tetracycline-containing wastewater treatment[J]. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING , 2026, 44(8): 119-127. doi: 10.13205/j.hjgc.202608011

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Progress and prospects in Fenton-like methods for tetracycline-containing wastewater treatment

doi: 10.13205/j.hjgc.202608011

BAN Fuchen,
ZHAO Jianghao^,

School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shenyang Jianzhu University, Shenyang 110168, China

Received Date: 2025-09-02

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Tetracycline is a poorly biodegradable organic pollutant that poses a serious threat to the aquatic environment. The Fenton-like method has received much attention for its high efficiency in treating tetracycline-containing wastewater. It degrades tetracycline by generating hydroxyl radicals （·OH） through the activation of H₂O₂， thereby improving the biodegradability of wastewater. This review presents a comprehensive summary of recent advances in the application of Fenton-like methods and heterogeneous Fenton systems， detailing their reaction mechanisms， treatment efficiencies， and technical features. Under the optimized conditions， the removal rate of tetracycline by various methods can exceed 90%. Crucially， the heterogeneous Fenton method demonstrates superior applicability over a wider pH range， reduced iron sludge production， and excellent catalyst recyclability， representing the most promising strategy for practical implementation. Finally， this review outlines future perspectives， emphasizing the need for developing novel catalysts， optimizing reactor design， controlling toxic by-products， and integrating hybrid technologies to facilitate their practical application.
- tetracycline wastewater,
- Fenton-like method,
- heterogeneous catalysis,
- Fenton oxidation,
- wastewater treatment

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