H2O2 activation and contaminants removal in heterogeneous Fenton-like systems

J Hazard Mater. 2023 Sep 15:458:131926. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131926. Epub 2023 Jun 24.

Abstract

Emerging contaminants can be removed effectively in heterogeneous Fenton-like systems. Currently, catalyst activity and contaminant removal mechanisms have been studied extensively in Fenton-like systems. However, a systematic summary was lacking. This review summarized: 1) The effects of various heterogeneous catalysts on emerging contaminants degradation by activating H2O2; 2) The role of active sites in different catalysts during the activation of H2O2 and their contribution to the generation of active species; 3) The modulation of degradation pathways of emerging contaminants. This paper will help scholars to advance the controlled construction of active sites in heterogeneous Fenton-like systems. Suitable heterogeneous Fenton catalysts can be selected in practical water treatment processes.

Keywords: Active sites; Catalytic mechanism; Degradation routes; Emerging contaminants; Oxidative species.

Publication types

  • Review