Naproxen (NPX) as an emerging anthropogenic contaminant was detected in many water sources, which can pose a serious threat to the environment and human health. Peroxymonosulfate (PMS) decomposed by Cu(I) has been considered an effective activation method to produce reactive species. However, this decontamination process is restricted by the slow transformation of Cu(II)/Cu(I) by PMS. Herein, new N-(-cysteine/triazine)-O-(carboxymethyl)-chitosan/cobalt ferrate-rice hull hybrid biocomposite was constructed to anchor the mixed-valent Cu(I)-Cu (II) (Cu-CCCF) for removing pharmaceutical pollutants (i.e., naproxen, ciprofloxacin, tetracycline, levofloxacin, and paracetamol). The structural, morphological, and catalytic properties of the Cu-CCCF have been fully identified by a series of physicochemical characterizations. Results demonstrated that the multifunctional, hydrophilic character, and negative ζ-potential of the activator, accelerating the redox cycle of Cu(II)/Cu(I) with hydroxyl amine (HA). The negligible metal leaching, well-balanced thermodynamic-kinetic properties, and efficient adsorption-catalysis synergy are the main reasons for the significantly enhanced catalytic performance of Cu-CCCF in the removal of NPX (98.6 % at 7.0 min). The main active species in the catalytic degradation of NPX were identified (OH > SO > O > > O) and consequently suggested a degradation path. It can be noted that these types of carbohydrate-based nanocomposite offer numerous advantages, encompassing simple preparation, excellent decontamination capabilities, and long-term stability.

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