Nanocomposites
containing FeS as catalyst and MoS2 as
cocatalyst have been synthesized toward efficient heterogeneous Fenton
reaction. The deposition of FeS nanoparticles in situ on the surface
of MoS2 nanosheets creates strong contact between the two
components and generates a large number of exposed Mo6+ sites and sulfur vacancies, which contribute to the enhanced degradation
rate by accelerating Fe3+/Fe2+ cycling and ensuring
rapid electron transfer. In addition, the MoS2/FeS nanocomposite
catalysts exhibit the best performance at near-neutral conditions
(pH 6.5), which solves the challenges in conventional Fenton reactions
such as leaching of metal ions, the formation of iron slurry, and
the need of adjusting solution pH. Further, the nanocomposite can
maintain high efficiency after many recycling experiments. It is believed
that the MoS2/FeS nanocomposite represents an efficient
heterogeneous Fenton catalyst that can greatly promote the performance
of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for solving practical environmental
issues.
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