Crystallinity and valence states of manganese oxides in Fenton-like polymerization of phenolic pollutants for carbon recycling against degradation

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Abstract

Various MnOx phases and crystals were investigated in peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation for oxidation of aqueous phenolic pollutants. MnOx with controlled crystal structure (α, β, γ, and amorphous-MnO2) and redox states (Mn2O3, and MnO) can induce different oxidative pathways toward organic polymerization against degradation in acidic conditions. Surface Mn(s) and Mn(s) of MnOx tend to bond with PMS to generate confined Mn(Ⅱ, Ⅲ)(s)− (HO)OSO3 complexes to initiate a nonradical electron-transfer pathway (ETP). Meanwhile, high-valence Mn(s) in MnOx will directly attack micropollutants and spontaneously be reduced to low-valence states (Mn(s) and Mn(s)) to initiate ETP. Mn2O3 can activate PMS to generate other radical species for mineralization. ETP will selectively initiate one-electron abstraction of phenol molecules into monomer phenoxy radicals and polyphenols on catalyst surface. Thus, manganese crystal structures will govern the surface redox species to induce multiple oxidation pathways toward different polymer products for water decontamination and carbon recycle.

Original languageEnglish
Article number121593
JournalApplied Catalysis B: Environmental
Volume315
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Oct 2022
Externally publishedYes

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