The photocatalytic removal of Flumequine (antibiotic) using a luminous textile which served as a support for the TiO 2 and a light transmitter through optical fibers was examined in this study. Two configurations of luminous textile were investigated (Mono-Face and Double-Face) in terms of compounds degradation and mineralization.Photocatalytic performances of Double-Face configuration were found to be better than the one obtained with Mono-Face. Furthermore, to describe the kinetics of the reaction, the Langmuir-Hinshelwood model was successfully applied and both reaction kinetic and adsorption/desorption equilibrium constants were determined. Double-Face configuration also showed better performances compared to the conventional process in the different 2 water matrices tested (ultrapure water, synthetic solution simulating seawater and synthetic hospital wastewater). This configuration was tested for cetirizine (antihistamine) degradation as well, with a satisfying result obtained. Moreover, this technology showed good stability and reusability. On the other hand, the larger size of Double-Face retained its performance at pilot-scale. Finally, the irradiation analyzes showed a good light distribution homogeneity on the textile surface at both laboratory-scale and pilot-scale.

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