Application of sonochemically synthesized SnS and SnS2 in the electro-Fenton process: Kinetics and enhanced decolorization

Abstract

SnS and SnS2 powders were synthesized with the use of ultrasound. The indirect sonication was applied with ultrasound frequency 40kHz and acoustic power 38W/L. Products of syntheses were examined with PXRD, TEM, EDX, XPS, and UV-Vis (the Tauc method) investigations. The resulting microparticles were used for tip coating of copper cathodes. These electrodes were used in the degradation of model azo-dye Metanil Yellow by the electro-Fenton process. The efficiencies of degradation using copper, SnS-coated copper, and SnS2-coated copper cathodes are compared. Kinetics of degradation of Metanil Yellow in the electro-Fenton process with the application of three different cathodes is also investigated. It was found that the degradation follows pseudo-first-order and that SnS-coated copper cathode improves the efficiency of degradation, while SnS2-coated copper cathode decreases the efficiency of degradation.