Zhang, T., Y. Liu, S. Zhong, and L. Zhang. | Chemosphere 246:125726(2020)

This review presents an updated overview of the efficiency, influencing factors and environmental implications of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs). Key findings include 1) cyclodextrin and its derivatives can be used to synthesize targeting reagents; 2) soil organic matter (SOM), glucose and cement can activate persulfate; 3) SOM affects redox circumstance in soil and could be further developed for enhancing the catalysis effect of transition metals; 4) non-thermal plasma and wet oxidation are promising methods of AOPs to remove petroleum hydrocarbons from soil; 5) the occurrence, fate, and transformation of intermediates during the degradation of petroleum hydrocarbons in soil should be considered. The review suggests an urgent need to develop cost-effective remedial strategies for petroleum hydrocarbons contaminated soils and to advance our knowledge on the generation, transport and propagation of radicals in soils.