Editing Persistent organic pollutant (section)

== Control and removal in the environment ==
Current studies aimed at minimizing POPs in the environment are investigating their behavior in [[photocatalysis|photocatalytic oxidation reactions]].<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Bertucci |first1=Simone |last2=Lova |first2=Paola |date=May 2024 |title=Exploring Solar Energy Solutions for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Degradation: Advancements and Future Directions in Photocatalytic Processes |journal=Solar RRL |language=en |volume=8 |issue=9 |doi=10.1002/solr.202400116 |issn=2367-198X|doi-access=free }}</ref>  POPs that are found in humans and in [[aquatic ecosystem|aquatic environments]] the most are the main subjects of these experiments. [[aromatic compound|Aromatic]] and [[aliphatic compound|aliphatic]] degradation products have been identified in these reactions. [[photocatalysis|Photochemical degradation]] is negligible compared to photocatalytic degradation.<ref name="El-Shahawi, M.S. 2010"/> A method of removal of POPs from marine environments that has been explored is adsorption. It occurs when an absorbable solute comes into contact with a solid with a porous surface structure. This technique was investigated by Mohamed Nageeb Rashed of Aswan University, Egypt.<ref>Rashed, M.N. ''Organic pollutants - Monitoring, risk and treatment''. Intech. London (2013). Chapter 7 - Adsorption techniques for the removal of persistent organic pollutants from water and wastewater.</ref> Current efforts are more focused on banning the use and production of POPs worldwide rather than removal of POPs.<ref name="Vallack, H.W. 1998"/>