Sonocatalytic decolorization of textile wastewater using synthesized γ-FeOOH nanoparticles

Mohsen Sheydaei, Alireza Khataee*

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Abstract

Abstract γ-FeOOH nanoparticles were synthesized and applied for decolorization of a textile wastewater containing reactive orange 29 (RO29) by ultrasonic/γ-FeOOH/H2O2 process. X-ray diffraction, transmittance electron microscope, scanning electron microscope, and nitrogen adsorption/desorption analysis approved synthesis of γ-FeOOH nanoparticles with the average width of 60-70 nm. The catalyst dosage, H2O2 concentration, pH, and ultrasonic power had significant effect on catalytic performance of γ-FeOOH nanoparticles. γ-FeOOH nanoparticles can be effectively used as catalyst in successive US/γ-FeOOH/H2O2 processes without significant activity loss. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis was used to verify the main intermediates produced through the RO29 degradation. Mineralization of the textile wastewater during treatment process was determined by chemical oxygen demand analysis.

Original languageEnglish
Article number2846
Pages (from-to)616-622
Number of pages7
JournalUltrasonics Sonochemistry
Volume27
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 Jul 2015
Externally publishedYes

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Keywords

  • Nanocatalyst
  • Sono-Fenton process
  • Sonocatalysis
  • Textile wastewater
  • γ-FeOOH nanoparticles

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