Fe-zeolites as heterogeneous catalysts in solar Fenton-like reactions at neutral pH

Rafael Gonzalez-Olmos*, Maria J. Martin, Anett Georgi, Frank Dieter Kopinke, Isabel Oller, Sixto Malato

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Abstract

This paper focuses on the study of photo-Fenton-like processes using two types of Fe-zeolites (Fe-ZSM5 and Fe-Beta) as heterogeneous catalysts in order to treat contaminated effluents with organic compounds at neutral pH. It was proved that light (solar and artificial) improves significantly the DOC removal in this kind of processes. A possible contribution by homogeneous photo-Fenton reaction catalyzed by the iron leached during the reaction was insignificant. This study also proves that the catalytic activity of Fe-zeolites is improved by photo Fenton-like processes using solar light in a pilot plant equipped with compound parabolic collectors (CPC).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)51-58
Number of pages8
JournalApplied Catalysis B: Environmental
Volume125
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Aug 2012
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • AOP
  • Heterogeneous catalyst
  • Imidacloprid
  • Phenol
  • Photo-Fenton
  • Zeolites

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