The environmental degradation of naphthalimide, rhodamine and BODIPY fluorophores by hydroxyl radicals: a theoretical insight

RSC Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Nguyen Linh Nam, Mai Van Bay, Nguyen Thi Hoa, Nguyen Quang Trung, Nguyen Minh Thong, Ádám Mechler, Pham Cam Nam, Nguyen Khoa Hien, Dương Tuấn Quang, Quan V. Vo
DOI: 10.1039/d6ra00906a
Cited by: 1
References: 74

Abstract

/ChV < 2), poor biodegradability, and high bioaccumulation potential, while BOD and its products may be comparatively benign. Overall, the hazard ranking is predicted to be RDA ≈ NPA > BOD, with RDA posing the highest long-term ecological risk. These findings highlight the need to evaluate not only degradation efficiency but also the toxicity and environmental fate of intermediates when applying advanced oxidation processes for fluorophore removal.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials Photochemistry and Electron Transfer Studies Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
14
Pages
12558–12569
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN