Removal Efficiency Of 4-chlorophenol Research Articles

Optimization of 4-chlorophenol decomposition by H2O2 activate catalytic magnetic iron oxide an activated carbon carrier

Wastewater from chemical plants that produce pesticides always carries a large amount of organic matter that is difficult to decompose. One of them is the compound 4-chlorophenol, which has difficult-to-decompose properties, is durable in the environment, and is also listed in the group of substances that are likely to cause cancer in humans. In this study, the 4-chlorophenol compound was treated with heterogeneous Fenton by H2O2 activated by magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles on activated carbon. Magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles were successfully synthesized and mounted on activated carbon 10-15 nm in size with material surface morphological parameters such as specific surface area 330.28 cm2/g; total pore volume 0.16 cm3/g; magnetization 8.19 emu/g. The optimization of the 4-chlorophenols decomposition reaction with pH parameters, the content of catalytic materials, and the initial concentration of 4-chlorophenol is carried out using the Box-Behnken Design. The results showed that the removal efficiency of 4-chlorophenol was 96.5% achieved with optimum parameters pH 2.9; catalytic concentration 0.32 g/L; initial concentration of 4-chlorophenol 92.3 mg/L. The results of the study show the efficiency of the decomposition of an organic compound using magnetic activated carbon.

Complete solar-driven dual-photoelectrode fuel cell for water purification and power generation in the presence of peroxymonosulfate

This study reports the development of complete solar-driven dual-photoelectrode fuel cell (PFC) based on WO3 photoanode and Cu2O photocathode with peroxymonosulfate (PMS) serving as cathodic electron acceptor. As indicated by photoelectrochemical measurements, the PMS was able to improve thermodynamic properties of photocathode, achieving an increased open circuit potential from 0.42 V to 0.65 V vs standard hydrogen electrode (SHE). Under simulated sunlight irradiation (~100 mW cm−2), the maximum power density of 0.12 mW cm−2 could be obtained at current density of 0.34 mA cm−2, which was 8.57 times of that produced by PFC without PMS (0.014 mW cm−2). Correspondingly, adding PMS (1.0 mM) increased overall removal efficiency of 4-chlorophenol (4-CP) from 39.8% to 96.8%, accounting for the first-order kinetic constant (k=0.056 min−1) being 6.67 times of that in the absence of PMS (k=0.0084 min−1). Radical quenching and electron spin-resonance (ESR) results suggested the contribution of free radicals (•OH and SO4•-) and non-radical pathway associated with direct activation of PMS by Cu2O photocathode. Fourier transformed infrared (FTIR) analysis confirmed the strong non-radical interaction between Cu2O photocathode and PMS, resulting in 4-CP removal via activation of PMS by surface complex on Cu2O. The proof-in-concept complete solar-driven dual-photoelectrode fuel cell may offer an effective manner to realize water purification and power generation, making wastewater treatment more economical and more sustainable.

Oxygen vacancy-rich 2D/2D BiOCl-g-C3N4 ultrathin heterostructure nanosheets for enhanced visible-light-driven photocatalytic activity in environmental remediation

Photocatalytic degradation has been unearthed as a promising strategy for environmental remediation, and the calling is endless for more efficient photocatalytic system. In this study, a novel oxygen vacancy-rich two-dimensional/two-dimensional (2D/2D) BiOCl-g-C3N4 ultrathin heterostructure nanosheet (CN-BC) is successfully prepared by a facile solvothermal method for degradation of non-dye organic contaminants. HRTEM observes the formation of heterojunction, while ESR and XPS unveil the distinct oxygen vacancy concentrations. Density functional calculations reveal that the introduction of oxygen vacancies (OVs) brings a new defect level, resulting in the increased photoabsorption. Under visible light irradiation, the OVs-rich optimum ratio of CN-BC (50CN-50BC) Exhibits 95% removal efficiency of 4-chlorophenol within 2h, which is about 12.5, 5.3 and 3.4 times as that of pure BiOCl, g-C3N4 and OVs-poor heterostructure, respectively. The photocatalytic mechanism of OVs-rich 50CN-50BC is also revealed, suggesting that the synergistic effect between 2D/2D heterojunction and oxygen vacancies greatly promotes visible-light photoabsorption and photoinduced carrier separation efficiency with a prolonged lifetime, which is confirmed by multiple optical and electrochemical analyses, including DRS, steady-state photoluminescence spectra, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, photocurrent response and time-resolved fluorescence spectra. This study could bring new opportunities for the rational design of highly efficient photocatalysts by combining 2D/2D heterojunctions with oxygen vacancies in environmental remediation.

Study of the Efficiency of Proxone Method as Advanced Oxidation Process to Remove 4-Chlorophenol from Aqueous Solution

Introduction: 4-chlorophenol is one of the common contaminants in wastewater resulted from chemical and petrochemical industries. This matter is resistant to biodegradation due to presence of chlorine and benzene ring in its structure. Various methods have been used to remove this contaminant from environment but the advanced oxidation techniques are more capable. In this study, proxone method (hydrogen peroxide plus ozone) was investigated to remove, 4-chlorophenol. Materials & methods: This study is experimental and some parameters including pH, 4-chlorophenol initial concentrations, contact time, and the concentrations of oxidant (H2O2) during proxone process were investigated to remove 4-chlorophenol. All tests were conducted on actual solution (effluent of coal cleaning plant). Microsoft Office Excel 2013 software and SPSS 15 were used for data analysis. Findings: The maximum removal efficiency of 4-chlorophenol at optimum condition (including pH=9, contact time=30 minutes, ozone concentration=0.09 g/hr, the initial concentration of 4-chlorophenol=100 ppm, the optimum concentration of H2O2=0.001 molar) were achieved 96.8% and 92.65% for synthetic and actual solution, respectively. Discussion & conclusions: Advanced oxidation, according to Peroxone method is a suitable way to remove 4-chlorophenol and is able to remove this material from actual wastewater with efficiency of 92.65%. So, this method can be used for water purification and contaminated wastewater with this pollutant.

Influence of Phases Content on Pt/TiO2, Pd/TiO2Catalysts for Degradation of 4-Chlorophenol at Room Temperature

Different Pt/TiO2and Pd/TiO2catalysts were prepared by sol-gel method. The influence of different amounts of noble metals (1–5 mol-%) present on the microstructure as well as the photocatalytic property under 4-chlorophenol degradation was evaluated. The anatase phase was favored at low Pt content; however, the apparition of new phases after 3 mol-% (PtO) suggests a saturation lattice considering our solubility limit at 1 mol-%. Similar trend was observed when Pd was added to the TiO2lattice. The as-prepared catalysts were deeply characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) with the Rietveld Method, Raman spectroscopy, high resolution scanning electron microscopy (HRSEM), scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) adsorption analysis, and X-Ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Unit-cell parameter of TiO2phases varied from 30 to 93 vol-% depending on the amount of Pt or Pd added to the composite. HRTEM and HRSEM identified the phases in the catalysts and confirmed the nanometric size and morphology of the catalysts. An improvement in removal efficiency of 4-chlorophenol was obtained in all the specimens compared with the commercial Degussa P25, which can be explained in terms of phase composition and modification of the band gap.

Synthesis of Pd nanoparticles decorated with graphene and their application in electrocatalytic degradation of 4-chlorophenol.

Pd/graphene catalysts were prepared in situ from graphite oxide and palladium salts by the hydrogen-reduction method and were then used for the construction of Pd/graphene gas-diffusion electrodes (GDE). The prepared catalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) techniques. In the Pd/graphene catalysts, Pd particles, with an average size of 3.6 nm and an amorphous structure, were highly dispersed in the graphene. The Pd/graphene catalysts accelerated the two-electron reduction of O2 to H2O2 by feeding air, which favors the production of hydroxyl radicals (HO*). In the electrolytic system, HO* was determined in the reaction mixture by the electron spin resonance spectrum (ESR). The dechlorination degree of 4-chlorophenol reached approximately 90.5% after 80 min, and the removal efficiency and the average removal efficiency of 4-chlorophenol, in terms of total organic carbon (TOC) after 120 min, reached approximately 93.3% and 85.1%, respectively. Furthermore, based on the analysis of electrolysis intermediates by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and ion chromatography (IC), a reaction scheme was proposed for the Pd/grapheme GDE catalytic degradation of 4-chlorophenol.

Degradation mechanism of 4-chlorophenol with electrogenerated hydrogen peroxide on a Pd/C gas-diffusion electrode

Using a self-made Pd/C gas-diffusion electrode as the cathode and a Ti/IrO2/RuO2 anode, the degradation of 4-chlorophenol has been investigated in an undivided electrolysis device by the electrochemical oxidation processes. The result indicated that the neutral aqueous solutions can accelerate 4-chlorophenol degradation during electrolysis. The removal efficiency of 4-chlorophenol and COD reached about 89.6% and 62.0% after 120 min electrolysis, respectively. It suggested that most of 4-chlorophenol was oxidised to intermediates using the Pd/C gas-diffusion electrode. Furthermore, the biodegradation ability of the solution was increased significantly during the electrolysis. The degradation of 4-chlorophenol was attributed to the cooperative oxidation processes including electrochemical oxidation at the anode and H2O2 and hydroxyl radical (HO·) produced by the reduction of oxygen at the cathode. Finally, main aromatic intermediates (e.g., hydroquinone and benzoquinone) and main aliphatic carboxylic intermediates (e.g., oxalic, malonic, maleic, succinic, fumaric, and dodecanoic acids) were identified by GC-MS. Moreover, a reaction scheme involving all these intermediates was proposed.

Experimental behaviour and design model of a continuous tank reactor for removing 4-chlorophenol with soybean peroxidase

A continuous tank reactor was used to remove 4-chlorophenol from aqueous solutions, using soybean peroxidase and hydrogen peroxide. No buffer solutions and no protective additives were used. The influence of operational variables, both enzyme and substrate concentrations and spatial time, on the removal efficiency of 4-chlorophenol was studied. Assuming a Ping-Pong bisubstrate kinetic for the enzymatic reaction and an ideal mixing flow for the continuous tank reactor, a simplified steady-state model was developed. By using the intrinsic kinetic parameters obtained in a previous paper the reactor model was solved and the theoretical values of the steady-state conversion were calculated. The good approximation between the experimental and calculated values of the steady-state conversion confirmed that the proposed kinetic equation and the design model, as well as the intrinsic kinetic parameters previously determined, can be used to predict the steady-state behaviour of the reactor.

Comparative study on electrochemical degradation of 4-chlorophenol by different Pd/C gas diffusion electrodes

Pd/C catalyst used for the Pd/C gas diffusion cathodes was prepared by hydrogen reduction method and formaldehyde reduction method, and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electrode microcopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and cyclic voltammetry (CV) techniques. The electrochemical degradation of 4-chlorophenol was investigated in the diaphragm electrolysis system, aerating firstly with hydrogen gas then with air, using three different kinds of gas diffusion cathode. The results indicated that the self-made Pd/C gas diffusion cathode can not only reductively dechlorinate 4-chlorophenols by aerating hydrogen gas, but also accelerate the two-electron reduction of O 2 to hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) by aerating air. Therefore, the removal efficiency of 4-chlorophenol by using Pd/C gas diffusion cathode is better than that of the C/PTFE gas diffusion cathode (no catalyst). The catalytic activity of Pd/C catalyst prepared by hydrogen reduction method is higher than that prepared by formaldehyde reduction method. The stability of the Pd/C gas diffusion cathodes is good. Therefore, both the removal efficiency and the dechlorination degree of 4-chlorophenol reached about 100% after 60 min, and the removal efficiency of 4-chlorophenol in terms of chemical oxygen demand (COD) in the cathodic compartment reached 87.4% after 120 min.

Degradation mechanisms of 4-chlorophenol in a novel gas–liquid hybrid discharge reactor by pulsed high voltage system with oxygen or nitrogen bubbling

The effect of gas bubbling on the removal efficiency of 4-chlorophenol (4-CP) in aqueous solution has been investigated using a novel pulsed high voltage gas-liquid hybrid discharge reactor, which generates gas-phase discharge above the water surface simultaneously with the spark discharge directly in the liquid. The time for 100% of 4-CP degradation in the case of oxygen bubbling (7 min) was much shorter than that in the case of nitrogen bubbling (25 min) as plenty of hydrogen peroxide and ozone formed in oxygen atmosphere enhanced the removal efficiency of 4-CP. Except for the main similar intermediates (4-chlorocatechol, hydroquinone and 1,4-benzoquinone) produced in the both cases of oxygen and nitrogen bubbling, special intermediates (5-chloro-3-nitropyrocatechol, 4-chloro-2-nitrophenol, nitrate and nitrite ions) were produced in nitrogen atmosphere. The reaction pathway of 4-CP in the case of oxygen bubbling was oxygen/ozone attack on the radical hydroxylated derivatives of 4-CP. However, in the case of nitrogen bubbling, hydroxylation was the main reaction pathway with effect of N atom on degradation of 4-CP.

The mechanism and pathway of the ozonation of 4-chlorophenol in aqueous solution

The removal efficiency of 4-chlorophenol by ozonation was studied, and the reaction mechanism and characteristic of ozonation of 4-chlorophenol were investigated. Ozone and hydroxyl radicals are two strong oxidants during the process of ozonation. The experimental results showed that when there was no scavenger to inhibit OH· radicals, an intermediate product, hydrogen peroxide was formed during the ozonation of 4-chlorophenol. Hydrogen peroxide reacted with ozone at neutral pH and produced hydroxyl radicals. Ozone at the dosage of 113 mg/L could remove 20 mg/L 4-chlorophenol and 39% TOC. With the complete inhibition of hydroxyl radicals, molecular ozone could effectively destroy 4-chlorophenol to form 4-quinone, which was subsequently oxidized to formic acid and oxalic acid. Two reaction pathways of the degradation of 4-chlorophenol by ozone and O3/OH· were proposed in this study. Ozonation is an effective method for reducing 4-chlorophenol, and has potential to practical application.