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http://dx.doi.org/10.5668/JEHS.2009.35.3.201

Electrochemical Degradation of Phenol by Electro-Fenton Process  

Kim, Dong-Seog (Department of Environmental Science, Catholic University of Daegu)
Park, Young-Seek (Department of Health & Environment, Daegu University)
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Journal of Environmental Health Sciences / v.35, no.3, 2009 , pp. 201-208 More about this Journal
Abstract
Oxidation of phenol in aqueous media by electro-Fenton process using Ru-Sn-Sb/graphite electrode has been studied. Hydrogen peroxide was electrically generated by reaction of dissolved oxygen in acidic solutions containing supporting electrolyte and $Fe^{2+}$ was added in aqueous media. Phenol degradation experiments were performed in the presence of electrolyte media at pH 3. Effect of operating parameters such as current, electrolyte type (NaCl, KCl and $Na_2SO_4$) and concentration, $Fe^{2+}$ concentration, air flow rate and phenol concentration were investigated to find the best experimental conditions for achieving overall phenol removal. Results showed that current of 2 A, NaCl electrolyte concentration of 2g/l, 0.5M concentration of $Fe^{2+}$, air flow rate of 1l/min were the best conditions for mineralization of the phenol by electro-Fenton.
Keywords
electro-Fenton; phenol; $H_2O_2$; electrolyte; $Fe^{2+}$;
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