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Insights into the synergy of zero-valent iron and copper oxide in persulfate oxidation of Orange G solutions

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The degradation of Orange G (OG) by persulfate (PS, S2O8 2−) activated with dual catalysts that combined zero-valent iron (ZVI) and copper oxide (CuO) was investigated through batch experiments. Effects of pH, initial OG concentration, persulfate dosages, and dosages of dual catalysts on OG degradation were also examined. Higher persulfate concentration and catalysts dosages resulted in higher OG degrading rates. The OG degradation was higher under acidic conditions (pH 3.0 and 5.0) when compared to alkaline conditions. The constituents and the morphology of the catalysts coating before and after reaction were also investigated with X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. Radical mechanism was studied and three radical scavengers [methanol (MA), tert-butanol (TBA), phenol] were used to determine the type of major active species taking part in the degradation of OG. It was assumed that the \({\text{SO}}_{4}^{ \cdot - }\) or \({\text{HO}} \cdot\) played a major role in the OG degradation. In conclusion, the ZVI/CuO/PS system is a good candidate for use in detoxifying water contaminants.

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This research has been supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51208206), Guangdong Provincial Department of Science (No. 2012A032300015), Guangdong Natural Science Foundation (No. S2011040000389), and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (2013ZZ0031).

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  1. School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People’s Republic of China

    Chenxi Wang, Jinquan Wan, Yongwen Ma & Yan Wang

  2. The Key Lab of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, 510006, People’s Republic of China

    Chenxi Wang, Jinquan Wan, Yongwen Ma & Yan Wang

  3. State Key Lab Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, People’s Republic of China

    Jinquan Wan & Yongwen Ma

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Wang, C., Wan, J., Ma, Y. et al. Insights into the synergy of zero-valent iron and copper oxide in persulfate oxidation of Orange G solutions. Res Chem Intermed 42, 481–497 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11164-015-2035-0

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