Nonradical-dominated peroxymonosulfate activation by FeMn nanoparticles for the degradation of organic pollutants
LIN Shuang-jie1, WANG Yong-quan2, ZENG Jing2, CAI Lan-yan2, HONG Jun-ming1
1. Fujian Province Engineering Research Center of Industrial Wastewater Biochemical Treatment, College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China; 2. Xiamen Tobacco Industrial Company Limited, Xiamen 361021, China
Abstract:Mesoporous FeMn nanoparticles (FMNPs) with high catalytic activity and stability were successfully synthesized by a two-step hydrothermal-calcination method. The physicochemical properties, morphology, and structure of FMNPs were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), Specific surface and pore size analyzer (BET), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray powder diffractometry (XRD). The synthesized catalysts, featuring abundant mesopores and a large specific surface area, significantly enhanced the catalytic degradation of organic pollutants. To assess the reusability, stability, and adaptability of the catalysts, degradation experiments were conducted with reactive black 5 (RBK5) under various conditions. The optimal parameters were established at a pH of 7, a persulfate (PMS) concentration of 2mmol/L, and a catalyst dosage of 0.2g/L, achieving a 96.74% removal of 10mg/L RBK5 within 60 minutes. The catalytic mechanism was investigated through Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR), quenching experiments, and Chronocurrent (i-t) tests, confirming that the non-radical pathway (1O2 and mediated electron transfer) played a dominant role in the degradation process. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis revealed that the synergistic effect between Fe and Mn promoted the redox cycle of Fe3+/Fe2+ and Mn2+/Mn3+, accelerating the electron transfer to PMS and thereby boosting the activation efficiency of PMS.
林双杰, 王永全, 曾静, 蔡蓝燕, 洪俊明. 非自由基主导的FeMn纳米颗粒活化过一硫酸盐降解有机污染物[J]. 中国环境科学, 2024, 44(7): 3729-3740.
LIN Shuang-jie, WANG Yong-quan, ZENG Jing, CAI Lan-yan, HONG Jun-ming. Nonradical-dominated peroxymonosulfate activation by FeMn nanoparticles for the degradation of organic pollutants. CHINA ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCECE, 2024, 44(7): 3729-3740.
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