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However, mineralization rates and mechanisms for different MP types at varying Fenton reagent concentrations remain unclear. This study examined the mineralization of four MPs\u2014 low\u2010density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), and polyester (PES)\u2014by measuring CO\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    release across varying H\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    O\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    concentrations. Mineralization rates depended on both polymer type and H\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    O\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    concentration. PES showed the highest degree of mineralization, followed by PP, while LDPE and PS exhibited the lowest rates. Increased H\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    O\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    concentrations enhanced CO\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    release and accelerated reaction saturation, especially for PES and PP, suggesting efficient mineralization due to elevated hydroxyl radical (OH\u02d9) production. In contrast, PS and LDPE showed no significant increase in mineralization above certain H\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    O\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    levels. Despite visible Fe\u2010oxide precipitates, scanning electron microscopy did not provide evidence of surface changes associated with mineralization. Contrary to expectations, aromatic PS was less susceptible to Fenton mineralization than aliphatic PP, possibly due to structural factors. The study also emphasizes the importance of radical recombination and scavenging at high OH\u02d9 concentrations, which can lower mineralization efficiency. Non\u2010integer reaction orders suggest a multi\u2010step mineralization process influenced by both polymer structure and radical dynamics. 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