The
heterogeneous Fenton-type process was investigated in a continuous
upflow fixed-bed reactor (UFBR) of a nano Prussian Blue catalyst supported
on γ-alumina beads. Temperature and oxidant concentration strongly
increased dye discoloration and total organic carbon (TOC) conversion.
The long-term stability of the catalyst was confirmed. The best performance
was found with a residence time of 2 min at 353 K and an inlet hydrogen
peroxide concentration twice the stoichiometric one required for mineralization,
attaining complete discoloration and 45% TOC conversion. The formed
reactive species continued the reaction after leaving the UFBR. Hydrodynamic
cavitation (HC) of the collected outlet stream led immediately to
complete discoloration and doubled the TOC conversion in 40 min. Short-chain
carboxylic acids accounted for about 70% of the remaining TOC. The
UFBR in-series with the HC reactor led to complete discoloration and
intensified the TOC conversion. The subsequent HC step thoroughly
consumed the remnant oxidant, increasing its efficiency.
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