In this work, the impact of organic matter on the degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in textile dyeing sludge by ultrasound-Fenton process has been studied. Sludge organic matter (SOM) was characterized and the degradation efficiencies of PAHs at various oxidation intensities (Fenton's reagent of 20, 70, and 140mmol/L, ultrasonic densities of 0.36, 0.90, and 1.80W/cm, and reaction time of 15, 25, and 40min) were determined. The results showed that 75.52-84.40% of PAHs and 16.32-31.13% of SOM had degraded after ultrasound-Fenton treatment, confirming the competitive relation between both of them for degradation. The aliphatic SOM fractions were preferentially oxidized owing to their easily degradable properties, while equimolar amounts of the aromatic moieties would require more oxidant compared to the aliphatic fractions. Correlation analysis demonstrated that SOM with its lower content, stronger polarity, and a higher proportion of labile organic fraction was more favourable for PAHs degradation. In addition, the SOM fractions were decomposed to biodegradable matter after treatment, which further enhance the biodegradability of sludge. This study provides insights into the role of SOM in PAHs removal by AOPs, and confirms that the ultrasound-Fenton treatment could not only effectively degrade PAHs, but also modify SOM.
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