Photocatalytic degradation of phenol

被引:113
作者
Akbal, F [1 ]
Onar, AN
机构
[1] Ondokuz Mayis Univ, Fac Engn, Dept Environm Engn, TR-55139 Kurupelit, Turkey
[2] Ondokuz Mayis Univ, Fac Arts & Sci, Dept Chem, TR-55139 Kurupelit, Turkey
关键词
phenol; photocatalytic degradation; titanium dioxide; ultraviolet light;
D O I
10.1023/A:1022666322436
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
In this study photocatalytic degradation of phenol in the presence of UV irradiated TiO2 catalyst and H2O2 was investigated. Effects of TiO2 and H2O2 concentrations and pH on photocatalytic degradation were examined. The rate constants for photocatalytic degradation were evaluated as a function of TiO2 and H2O2 concentrations and pH of the solution. It was found that photodegradation is an effective method for the removal of phenol and disappearance of phenol obeyed first order kinetics. The amount of CO2 produced during photocatalytic degradation was corresponding to the complete mineralization. Photodegradation can be an alternative method for the treatment of phenol containing wastewaters.
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页数:8
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