3 D-hierarchically structured MnO2 for catalytic oxidation of phenol solutions by activation of peroxymonosulfate: Structure dependence and mechanism

Hierarchical materials have facilitated fascinating applications in heterogeneous catalysis due to that micro-sized bulk is easily separable and nano-sized sub-blocks can significantly enhance catalytic performance. In this study, corolla-like δ-MnO2 with sub-blocks of nanosheets, and urchin-shaped...

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Main Authors: Wang, Yuxian, Sun, Hongqi, Ang, Ming, Tade, Moses, Wang, Shaobin
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Published: Elsevier BV 2015
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/46446
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author Wang, Yuxian
Sun, Hongqi
Ang, Ming
Tade, Moses
Wang, Shaobin
author_facet Wang, Yuxian
Sun, Hongqi
Ang, Ming
Tade, Moses
Wang, Shaobin
author_sort Wang, Yuxian
building Curtin Institutional Repository
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description Hierarchical materials have facilitated fascinating applications in heterogeneous catalysis due to that micro-sized bulk is easily separable and nano-sized sub-blocks can significantly enhance catalytic performance. In this study, corolla-like δ-MnO2 with sub-blocks of nanosheets, and urchin-shaped α-MnO2 with sub-blocks of nanorods were synthesized by a simple hydrothermal route. The hydrothermal temperature significantly influenced the crystal structure, morphology and textural structure of the obtained three-dimensional (3D) MnO2 catalysts. The catalytic activities of three samples prepared at 60, 100 and 110 °C (denoted as Mn-60, -100 and -110, respectively) were thoroughly evaluated by activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for catalytic oxidation of phenol solutions. Based on first-order kinetics, the rate constants of Mn-60, -100 and -110 catalysts were determined to be 0.062, 0.132, and 0.075 min−1, respectively. The activation energy of Mn-100 in catalytic oxidation of phenol solutions was estimated to be 25.3 kJ/mol. The catalytic stability of Mn-100 was also tested and discussed by monitoring Mn leaching. Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), quenching tests, total organic carbon (TOC) analysis and identification of intermediates were applied to illustrate the activation processes of PMS and the mechanism of phenol degradation.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-464462017-09-13T13:37:32Z 3 D-hierarchically structured MnO2 for catalytic oxidation of phenol solutions by activation of peroxymonosulfate: Structure dependence and mechanism Wang, Yuxian Sun, Hongqi Ang, Ming Tade, Moses Wang, Shaobin Hierarchical materials have facilitated fascinating applications in heterogeneous catalysis due to that micro-sized bulk is easily separable and nano-sized sub-blocks can significantly enhance catalytic performance. In this study, corolla-like δ-MnO2 with sub-blocks of nanosheets, and urchin-shaped α-MnO2 with sub-blocks of nanorods were synthesized by a simple hydrothermal route. The hydrothermal temperature significantly influenced the crystal structure, morphology and textural structure of the obtained three-dimensional (3D) MnO2 catalysts. The catalytic activities of three samples prepared at 60, 100 and 110 °C (denoted as Mn-60, -100 and -110, respectively) were thoroughly evaluated by activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for catalytic oxidation of phenol solutions. Based on first-order kinetics, the rate constants of Mn-60, -100 and -110 catalysts were determined to be 0.062, 0.132, and 0.075 min−1, respectively. The activation energy of Mn-100 in catalytic oxidation of phenol solutions was estimated to be 25.3 kJ/mol. The catalytic stability of Mn-100 was also tested and discussed by monitoring Mn leaching. Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), quenching tests, total organic carbon (TOC) analysis and identification of intermediates were applied to illustrate the activation processes of PMS and the mechanism of phenol degradation. 2015 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/46446 10.1016/j.apcatb.2014.09.004 Elsevier BV restricted
spellingShingle Wang, Yuxian
Sun, Hongqi
Ang, Ming
Tade, Moses
Wang, Shaobin
3 D-hierarchically structured MnO2 for catalytic oxidation of phenol solutions by activation of peroxymonosulfate: Structure dependence and mechanism
title 3 D-hierarchically structured MnO2 for catalytic oxidation of phenol solutions by activation of peroxymonosulfate: Structure dependence and mechanism
title_full 3 D-hierarchically structured MnO2 for catalytic oxidation of phenol solutions by activation of peroxymonosulfate: Structure dependence and mechanism
title_fullStr 3 D-hierarchically structured MnO2 for catalytic oxidation of phenol solutions by activation of peroxymonosulfate: Structure dependence and mechanism
title_full_unstemmed 3 D-hierarchically structured MnO2 for catalytic oxidation of phenol solutions by activation of peroxymonosulfate: Structure dependence and mechanism
title_short 3 D-hierarchically structured MnO2 for catalytic oxidation of phenol solutions by activation of peroxymonosulfate: Structure dependence and mechanism
title_sort 3 d-hierarchically structured mno2 for catalytic oxidation of phenol solutions by activation of peroxymonosulfate: structure dependence and mechanism
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/46446