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Soufi A, Hajjaoui H, Boumya W, Elmouwahidi A, Baillón-García E, Abdennouri M, Barka N. Recent trends in magnetic spinel ferrites and their composites as heterogeneous Fenton-like catalysts: A review. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 367:121971. [PMID: 39074433 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 07/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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In recent years, there has been a growing interest in utilizing spinel ferrite and their nanocomposites as Fenton-like catalysts. The use of these materials offers numerous advantages, including ability to efficiently degrade pollutants and potential for long-term and repeated use facilitated by their magnetic properties that make them easily recoverable. The remarkable catalytic properties, stability, and reusability of these materials make them highly attractive for researchers. This paper encompasses a comprehensive review of various aspects related to the Fenton process and the utilization of spinel ferrite and their composites in catalytic applications. Firstly, it provides an overview of the background, principles, mechanisms, and key parameters governing the Fenton reaction, along with the role of physical field assistance in enhancing the process. Secondly, it delves into the advantages and mechanisms of H2O2 activation induced by different spinel ferrite and their composites for the removal of organic pollutants, shedding light on their efficacy in environmental remediation. Thirdly, the paper explores the application of these materials in various Fenton-like processes, including Fenon-like, photo-Fenton-like, sono-Fenton-like, and electro-Fenton-like, for the effective removal of different types of contaminants. Furthermore, it addresses important considerations such as the toxicity, recovery, and reuse of these materials. Finally, the paper presents the challenges associated with H2O2 activation by these materials, along with proposed directions for future improvements.
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- Amal Soufi
- Sultan Moulay Slimane University of Beni Mellal, Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation Laboratory, FP Khouribga, BP. 145, 2500, Khouribga, Morocco
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- Sultan Moulay Slimane University of Beni Mellal, Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation Laboratory, FP Khouribga, BP. 145, 2500, Khouribga, Morocco
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- Sultan Moulay Slimane University of Beni Mellal, Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation Laboratory, FP Khouribga, BP. 145, 2500, Khouribga, Morocco
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- Materiales Polifuncionales Basados en Carbono (UGR-Carbon), Dpto. Química Inorgánica - Unidad de Excelencia Química Aplicada a Biomedicina y Medioambiente - Universidad de Granada (UEQ-UGR), ES18071, Granada, Spain
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- Materiales Polifuncionales Basados en Carbono (UGR-Carbon), Dpto. Química Inorgánica - Unidad de Excelencia Química Aplicada a Biomedicina y Medioambiente - Universidad de Granada (UEQ-UGR), ES18071, Granada, Spain
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- Sultan Moulay Slimane University of Beni Mellal, Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation Laboratory, FP Khouribga, BP. 145, 2500, Khouribga, Morocco
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- Sultan Moulay Slimane University of Beni Mellal, Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation Laboratory, FP Khouribga, BP. 145, 2500, Khouribga, Morocco.
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Muzenda C, Nkwachukwu OV, Jayeola KD, Zinyemba O, Zhou M, Arotiba OA. Heterogenous electro-Fenton degradation of sulfamethoxazole on a polyethylene glycol-coated magnetite nanoparticles catalyst. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 339:139698. [PMID: 37532200 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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We report the preparation and application of poly (ethylene) glycol (PEG) coated magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs) catalyst for the heterogeneous electro-Fenton (HEF) degradation of sulfamethoxazole in real wastewater PEG-coated MNPs of four MNP:PEG ratios were synthesised using the co-precipitation method. The synthesised MNP were characterised using FTIR, XRD, EDX, TEM, and CHN elemental analysis. It was observed that the coating of MNP with PEG influences the nanoparticle size, agglomeration tendencies and catalytic efficiency of MNPs properties in the HEF degradation process. A 1:1 optimal MNP:PEG catalyst yielded 91% sulfamethoxazole degradation and 48% total organic carbon removal in 60 min, which is an improvement of 11% over degradation with the uncoated MNP. The PEG-coated MNP showed higher stability in 10 consecutive reaction cycles, reduced leaching, and improved performance at a lower dosage and broader pH range than the uncoated MNPs. These results show that coating MNP with PEG enhances HEF catalytic performance in the degradation of sulfamethoxazole in wastewater.
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- Charles Muzenda
- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, South Africa; Centre for Nanomaterials Science Research, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, South Africa; Centre for Nanomaterials Science Research, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, South Africa; Centre for Nanomaterials Science Research, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Technology for Complex Trans-Media Pollution, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, South Africa; Centre for Nanomaterials Science Research, University of Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Nadali Pishnamaz HM, Ranjbar E, Baghdadi M. Application of iron-intercalated graphite for modification of nickel foam cathode in heterogeneous electro-Fenton system: Bisphenol A removal from water at neutral pH. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 339:139787. [PMID: 37567264 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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The presence of bisphenol A (BPA) in natural waters can be highly harmful due to its high persistence and adverse effects, raising concerns to remove this hazardous compound. Herein, an electro-Fenton system is proposed to eliminate BPA, wherein the iron source in the Fenton reaction is provided by its intercalation into the carbon layers of graphite. The produced heterogeneous catalyst was then coated onto the nickel foam serving as a cathode. The magnetic graphite intercalated compound (mGIC) and the modified cathode (before and after experiments) were characterized by FE-SEM, EDX, XPS, and XRD analyses. Some effective parameters, namely pH (3-9), current density (0-20 mA cm-2), and BPA concentration (0.5-20 mg L-1) were studied. At pH 3, the removal of BPA was 95.52%, and under neutral circumstances, the BPA and TOC removals were 85.70 and 58.12%, respectively at the initial BPA concentration of 10 mg L-1. The proposed system was also applied to several water sources spiked with BPA at the concentration of 5 mg L-1 under neutral pH, which exhibited considerable removal of 99.74%, 99.72%, and 92.70% for groundwater, municipal effluent wastewater, and tap water, respectively. The proposed system was applied for 15 consecutive cycles without showing significant changes in BPA removal, indicating its excellent stability and reusability. Furthermore, based on the analysis of intermediates, a possible decomposition pathway was proposed, indicating a reduction in overall toxicity. By using the proposed heterogeneous electro-Fenton system, iron waste is avoided, and operational costs of treatment can be reduced due to the absence of iron sludge production and catalyst loss.
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- School of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran; German Environment Agency (UBA), Section II 3.3, Schichauweg 58, 12307 Berlin, Germany; Chair of Water Treatment, Technische Universität Berlin, KF4, Str. des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Graduate Faculty of Environment, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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Yaghoot-Nezhad A, Wacławek S, Madihi-Bidgoli S, Hassani A, Lin KYA, Ghanbari F. Heterogeneous photocatalytic activation of electrogenerated chlorine for the production of reactive oxygen and chlorine species: A new approach for Bisphenol A degradation in saline wastewater. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 445:130626. [PMID: 36588018 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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UV-E-chlorination/hematite nanoparticles (UV/E-Cl/HNs) as a heterogeneous photocatalytic activation of electrogenerated chlorine was assessed for the degradation of bisphenol A (BPA) as a new approach based on the generation of reactive chlorine and oxygen species. The prepared sample was characterized using multiple techniques, such as XRD, FTIR, FESEM, EDS, and BET-BJH. An excellent decontamination efficiency of 99.4% was achieved within 40 min of electrolysis under optimum conditions (pH of 5, HNs dosage 100 mg/L, current density of 20 mA/cm2, and NaCl concentration of 50 mM). The HOCl content was reduced more swiftly in the presence of ultraviolet (UV) irradiation and hematite, resulting in the production of oxidative radicals (i.e., •OH, Cl•, and Cl2•-). The scavenging experiments also verified the vital role of these radicals in oxidative treatment. The UV/E-Cl/HNs process is readily supplied with hydroxyl radicals through several mechanisms. Bicarbonate ions showed a noticeable inhibitory impact, whereas nitrate and sulfate anions only slightly affected BPA degradation. The HNs were a recoverable and stable catalyst for six cycles. Furthermore, the ECOSAR program predicted that the UV/E-Cl/HNs can be labeled as an environmental-friendly process. Eventually, reasonable degradation pathways were proposed based on the identified by-products through experimental and theoretical approaches.
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- Ali Yaghoot-Nezhad
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Abadan Faculty of Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum University of Technology, Abadan 63187-14331, Iran
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- Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation, Technical University of Liberec, Studentská 1402/2, 461 17 Liberec 1, Czech Republic
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- Research Center for Environmental Contaminants (RCEC), Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran
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- Department of Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Near East University, 99138 Nicosia, TRNC, Mersin 10, Turkey
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- Department of Environmental Engineering & Innovation and Development Center of Sustainable Agriculture & Research Center of Sustainable Energy and Nanotechnology, National Chung Hsing University, 250 Kuo-Kuang Road, Taichung, Taiwan.
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- Research Center for Environmental Contaminants (RCEC), Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran.
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Victoria Matos Oliveira R, Ferreira dos Santos A, Danielly Lima Santos M, da Costa Cunha G, Pimenta Cruz Romão L. Magnetic solid-phase extraction of bisphenol A from water samples using nanostructured material based on graphene with few layers and cobalt ferrite. Microchem J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2022.107741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Zhao M, Ma X, Li R, Mei J, Rao T, Ren G, Guo H, Wu Z. In-situ slow production of Fe2+ to motivate electro-Fenton oxidation of bisphenol A in a flow through dual-anode reactor using current distribution strategy: Advantages, CFD and toxicity assessment. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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