Dual-stage fenton–anaerobic treatment achieving complete elimination of diazinon and its toxic intermediates
摘要
A sequential Fenton-anaerobic biodegradation process was developed for efficient removal of the organophosphorus pesticide diazinon from aqueous solution. In the first stage, Fenton oxidation achieved 48.9% removal of diazinon within 20 min at optimized reagent dosages, generating toxic intermediates such as diazoxon and sulfotep. The pretreated effluent was subsequently treated by anaerobic biodegradation using diazinon-adapted sludge, resulting in complete elimination of these intermediates and an overall removal efficiency of 94.4% for an initial 22.4 mg L−1 diazinon solution over 96.3 h. GC–MS confirmed the transformation of hazardous by-products into less harmful hydrocarbons, including 1-tetradecene, 1-nonadecene, and 1-octadecene. Microbial analysis showed a shift from Gram-negative to Gram-positive bacteria after exposure, reflecting selective survival under pesticide stress. These results demonstrate that coupling Fenton pretreatment with anaerobic biodegradation provides a cost-effective strategy for complete detoxification of diazinon-contaminated water.