Co–CuBiub>2ub>Oub>4ub> and Cu–CuBiub>2ub>Oub>4ub> were synthesized for SA degradation via PMS activation.
Effects of pH, L and D on SA degradation were investigated.
Effects of common water matrix species on SA degradation were assessed.
Empirical relationship between kub>appub>, L and D was obtained.
A method to calculate [SOub>4ub>−]ub>Nssub> and [OH]ub>Nssub> is proposed.