Degradation of the antibiotic trimethoprim by electrochemical advanced oxidation processes using a carbon-PTFE air-diffusion cathode and a boron-doped diamond or platinum anode

- Comparative study on AO-H2O2, EF, PEF, SPEF, Fenton and photo-Fenton processes.
- Assessment of iron concentration, current density, pH and nature of the anode.
- 18 aromatic products and 19 hydroxylated derivatives detected by LC-MS in PEF-Pt.
- Low TMP mineralization due to the formation of recalcitrant nitrogenated by-products.
- Use of two distinct matrices: ultrapure water with an electrolyte and real wastewater.