Catalytic hydrodechlorination of 2,4-dichlorophenol over nanoscale Pd/Fe: reaction pathway and some experimental parameters

Water Res. 2006 Jan;40(2):348-54. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2005.10.017. Epub 2005 Dec 5.

Abstract

Nanoscale Pd/Fe bimetallic particles were synthesized and used to hydrodechlorinate 2,4-dichlorophenol. 2,4-dichlorophenol was transformed to phenol with a small amount of 2-chlorophenol and 4-chlorophenol produced. The reaction pathway and reaction rate constants for each step have been determined. The effects of various Pd bulk loadings in the bi-metals, temperatures and pH conditions on the hydrodechlorination of 2,4-dichlorophenol were examined. The results showed that higher Pd bulk loadings, higher temperatures and weak acid conditions are beneficial to the catalytic dechlorination of 2,4-dichlorophenol.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anthelmintics / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Chlorophenols / chemistry*
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Iron / chemistry
  • Lead / chemistry
  • Nanostructures*
  • Temperature
  • Water Purification / methods*

Substances

  • Anthelmintics
  • Chlorophenols
  • Lead
  • Iron
  • 2,4-dichlorophenol