Electro-organic hydrodehalgenation of organic waste and their mechanistic understandings

Abstract

Organic waste is one of the most diverse, abundant, and persistent types of pollutants, creating an urgent need for green and effective remediation strategies. Among various approaches, electrochemistry offers a unique opportunity, providing a flexible, scalable, efficient, and reagent-free method. Moreover, there is a strong correlation between the mechanistic understanding of organic waste degradation at the molecular level and the efficiency of the overall remediation process. Herein, we discuss major methods for remediating various types of halogenated organic waste and polymers, briefly explore the mechanistic insights behind each approach, and highlight key challenges and opportunities from a practical perspective.